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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.82, 13,019.09 and 6,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.82, 13,019.09 and 6,246.18 is: 8,620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.82 : 13,019.09 = 6,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.82/13,019.09 = 6,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.82x = 13,019.09 × 6,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.82x = 81,319,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,319,579.58/9,432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.92

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