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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.29, 13,566.38 and 6,281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.29, 13,566.38 and 6,281.37 is: 9,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.29 : 13,566.38 = 6,281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.29/13,566.38 = 6,281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.29x = 13,566.38 × 6,281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.29x = 85,215,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,215,353.10/9,049.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.80

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