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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.28, 13,457.85 and 6,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.28, 13,457.85 and 6,223.20 is: 8,579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.28 : 13,457.85 = 6,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.28/13,457.85 = 6,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.28x = 13,457.85 × 6,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.28x = 83,750,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,750,892.12/9,761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.91

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