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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.21, 13,562.99 and 6,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.21, 13,562.99 and 6,294.88 is: 9,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.21 : 13,562.99 = 6,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.21/13,562.99 = 6,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.21x = 13,562.99 × 6,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.21x = 85,377,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,377,394.49/9,043.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.05

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