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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,640.16, 13,292.94 and 6,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,640.16, 13,292.94 and 6,276.80 is: 8,655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,640.16 : 13,292.94 = 6,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,640.16/13,292.94 = 6,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,640.16x = 13,292.94 × 6,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,640.16x = 83,437,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,437,125.79/9,640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.16

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