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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.29, 13,301.69 and 6,274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.29, 13,301.69 and 6,274.25 is: 8,659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.29 : 13,301.69 = 6,274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.29/13,301.69 = 6,274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.29x = 13,301.69 × 6,274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.29x = 83,458,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,458,128.48/9,637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.92

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