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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.92, 13,016.49 and 6,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.92, 13,016.49 and 6,244.27 is: 8,618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.92 : 13,016.49 = 6,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.92/13,016.49 = 6,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.92x = 13,016.49 × 6,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.92x = 81,278,478.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,278,478.01/9,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,618.30

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