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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.96, 13,023.42 and 6,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.96, 13,023.42 and 6,249.30 is: 8,625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.96 : 13,023.42 = 6,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.96/13,023.42 = 6,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.96x = 13,023.42 × 6,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.96x = 81,387,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,387,258.61/9,435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.22

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