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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.62, 13,006.74 and 6,073.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.62, 13,006.74 and 6,073.71 is: 8,376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.62 : 13,006.74 = 6,073.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.62/13,006.74 = 6,073.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.62x = 13,006.74 × 6,073.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.62x = 78,999,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,999,166.81/9,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.88

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