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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.24, 13,013.22 and 6,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.24, 13,013.22 and 6,282.28 is: 8,671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.24 : 13,013.22 = 6,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.24/13,013.22 = 6,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.24x = 13,013.22 × 6,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.24x = 81,752,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,752,691.74/9,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.96

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