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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.71, 13,288.10 and 6,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.71, 13,288.10 and 6,273.32 is: 8,650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.71 : 13,288.10 = 6,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.71/13,288.10 = 6,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.71x = 13,288.10 × 6,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.71x = 83,360,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,360,405.68/9,636.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.30

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