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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.08, 13,011.72 and 6,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.08, 13,011.72 and 6,284.24 is: 8,669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.08 : 13,011.72 = 6,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.08/13,011.72 = 6,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.08x = 13,011.72 × 6,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.08x = 81,768,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,768,771.29/9,432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.22

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