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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,659.24, 13,329.94 and 6,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,659.24, 13,329.94 and 6,304.20 is: 8,699.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,659.24 : 13,329.94 = 6,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,659.24/13,329.94 = 6,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,659.24x = 13,329.94 × 6,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,659.24x = 84,034,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,034,607.75/9,659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.92

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