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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.42, 13,017.17 and 6,244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.42, 13,017.17 and 6,244.79 is: 8,619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.42 : 13,017.17 = 6,244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.42/13,017.17 = 6,244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.42x = 13,017.17 × 6,244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.42x = 81,289,443.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,289,443.57/9,431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.01

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