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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.32, 13,018.46 and 6,077.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.32, 13,018.46 and 6,077.97 is: 8,393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.32 : 13,018.46 = 6,077.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.32/13,018.46 = 6,077.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.32x = 13,018.46 × 6,077.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.32x = 79,125,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,125,778.94/9,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.24

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