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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.55, 13,281.66 and 6,089.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.55, 13,281.66 and 6,089.36 is: 8,398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.55 : 13,281.66 = 6,089.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.55/13,281.66 = 6,089.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.55x = 13,281.66 × 6,089.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.55x = 80,876,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,876,742.73/9,629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.81

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