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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.15, 13,026.20 and 6,251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.15, 13,026.20 and 6,251.15 is: 8,630.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.15 : 13,026.20 = 6,251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.15/13,026.20 = 6,251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.15x = 13,026.20 × 6,251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.15x = 81,428,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,428,665.00/9,435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.35

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