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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.72, 13,292.22 and 6,276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.72, 13,292.22 and 6,276.33 is: 8,654.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.72 : 13,292.22 = 6,276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.72/13,292.22 = 6,276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.72x = 13,292.22 × 6,276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.72x = 83,426,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,426,359.15/9,639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,654.44

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