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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.39, 13,293.37 and 6,231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.39, 13,293.37 and 6,231.99 is: 8,602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.39 : 13,293.37 = 6,231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.39/13,293.37 = 6,231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.39x = 13,293.37 × 6,231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.39x = 82,844,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,844,096.72/9,630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.36

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