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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,646.28, 13,308.06 and 6,059.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,646.28, 13,308.06 and 6,059.13 is: 8,359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,646.28 : 13,308.06 = 6,059.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,646.28/13,308.06 = 6,059.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,646.28x = 13,308.06 × 6,059.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,646.28x = 80,635,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,635,265.59/9,646.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.21

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