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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.95, 13,497.98 and 6,374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.95, 13,497.98 and 6,374.22 is: 9,553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.95 : 13,497.98 = 6,374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.95/13,497.98 = 6,374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.95x = 13,497.98 × 6,374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.95x = 86,039,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,039,062.20/9,005.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.58

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