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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.27, 13,005.60 and 6,071.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.27, 13,005.60 and 6,071.03 is: 8,376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.27 : 13,005.60 = 6,071.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.27/13,005.60 = 6,071.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.27x = 13,005.60 × 6,071.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.27x = 78,957,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,957,348.74/9,426.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.31

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