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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.24, 13,017.36 and 6,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.24, 13,017.36 and 6,285.28 is: 8,676.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.24 : 13,017.36 = 6,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.24/13,017.36 = 6,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.24x = 13,017.36 × 6,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.24x = 81,817,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,817,752.46/9,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.11

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