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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.59, 13,016.36 and 6,081.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.59, 13,016.36 and 6,081.37 is: 8,392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.59 : 13,016.36 = 6,081.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.59/13,016.36 = 6,081.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.59x = 13,016.36 × 6,081.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.59x = 79,157,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,157,348.96/9,431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.79

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