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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.44, 13,291.29 and 6,097.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.44, 13,291.29 and 6,097.55 is: 8,414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.44 : 13,291.29 = 6,097.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.44/13,291.29 = 6,097.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.44x = 13,291.29 × 6,097.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.44x = 81,044,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,044,238.88/9,631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.55

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