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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.17, 13,005.77 and 6,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.17, 13,005.77 and 6,236.52 is: 8,607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.17 : 13,005.77 = 6,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.17/13,005.77 = 6,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.17x = 13,005.77 × 6,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.17x = 81,110,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,110,713.54/9,423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.59

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