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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.82, 13,012.36 and 6,074.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.82, 13,012.36 and 6,074.78 is: 8,381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.82 : 13,012.36 = 6,074.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.82/13,012.36 = 6,074.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.82x = 13,012.36 × 6,074.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.82x = 79,047,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,047,224.28/9,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.80

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