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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.08, 13,008.96 and 6,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.08, 13,008.96 and 6,282.24 is: 8,666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.08 : 13,008.96 = 6,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.08/13,008.96 = 6,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.08x = 13,008.96 × 6,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.08x = 81,725,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,725,408.87/9,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,666.46

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