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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.57, 13,019.60 and 6,277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.57, 13,019.60 and 6,277.29 is: 8,669.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.57 : 13,019.60 = 6,277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.57/13,019.60 = 6,277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.57x = 13,019.60 × 6,277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.57x = 81,727,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,727,804.88/9,426.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.94

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