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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.18, 13,281.91 and 6,268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.18, 13,281.91 and 6,268.79 is: 8,644.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.18 : 13,281.91 = 6,268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.18/13,281.91 = 6,268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.18x = 13,281.91 × 6,268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.18x = 83,261,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,261,522.12/9,632.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.10

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