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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.84, 13,295.30 and 6,286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.84, 13,295.30 and 6,286.26 is: 8,671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.84 : 13,295.30 = 6,286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.84/13,295.30 = 6,286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.84x = 13,295.30 × 6,286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.84x = 83,577,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,577,712.58/9,637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.83

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