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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.98, 13,299.88 and 6,272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.98, 13,299.88 and 6,272.94 is: 8,658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.98 : 13,299.88 = 6,272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.98/13,299.88 = 6,272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.98x = 13,299.88 × 6,272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.98x = 83,429,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,429,349.25/9,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.11

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