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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.84, 13,460.40 and 6,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.84, 13,460.40 and 6,330.48 is: 9,495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.84 : 13,460.40 = 6,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.84/13,460.40 = 6,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.84x = 13,460.40 × 6,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.84x = 85,210,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,210,792.99/8,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.47

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