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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.04, 13,297.32 and 6,282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.04, 13,297.32 and 6,282.09 is: 8,661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.04 : 13,297.32 = 6,282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.04/13,297.32 = 6,282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.04x = 13,297.32 × 6,282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.04x = 83,534,961.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,534,961.00/9,644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.82

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