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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.87, 13,001.16 and 6,063.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.87, 13,001.16 and 6,063.57 is: 8,373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.87 : 13,001.16 = 6,063.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.87/13,001.16 = 6,063.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.87x = 13,001.16 × 6,063.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.87x = 78,833,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,833,443.74/9,414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.29

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