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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.02, 13,022.94 and 6,088.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.02, 13,022.94 and 6,088.57 is: 8,403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.02 : 13,022.94 = 6,088.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.02/13,022.94 = 6,088.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.02x = 13,022.94 × 6,088.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.02x = 79,291,051.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,291,051.35/9,436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.02

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