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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.15, 13,027.58 and 6,252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.15, 13,027.58 and 6,252.15 is: 8,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.15 : 13,027.58 = 6,252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.15/13,027.58 = 6,252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.15x = 13,027.58 × 6,252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.15x = 81,450,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,450,384.30/9,436.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.74

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