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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.58, 13,017.36 and 6,075.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.58, 13,017.36 and 6,075.15 is: 8,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.58 : 13,017.36 = 6,075.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.58/13,017.36 = 6,075.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.58x = 13,017.36 × 6,075.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.58x = 79,082,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,082,427.62/9,426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.30

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