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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.21, 13,280.76 and 6,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.21, 13,280.76 and 6,273.08 is: 8,651.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.21 : 13,280.76 = 6,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.21/13,280.76 = 6,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.21x = 13,280.76 × 6,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.21x = 83,311,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,311,269.94/9,629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.93

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