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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.08, 13,288.72 and 6,281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.08, 13,288.72 and 6,281.51 is: 8,665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.08 : 13,288.72 = 6,281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.08/13,288.72 = 6,281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.08x = 13,288.72 × 6,281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.08x = 83,473,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,473,227.57/9,633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.27

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