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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.23, 13,022.64 and 6,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.23, 13,022.64 and 6,244.02 is: 8,617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.23 : 13,022.64 = 6,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.23/13,022.64 = 6,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.23x = 13,022.64 × 6,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.23x = 81,313,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,313,624.61/9,436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.17

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