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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.93, 13,320.48 and 6,297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.93, 13,320.48 and 6,297.22 is: 8,687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.93 : 13,320.48 = 6,297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.93/13,320.48 = 6,297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.93x = 13,320.48 × 6,297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.93x = 83,881,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,881,993.07/9,655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.10

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