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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.30, 13,021.76 and 6,079.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.30, 13,021.76 and 6,079.25 is: 8,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.30 : 13,021.76 = 6,079.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.30/13,021.76 = 6,079.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.30x = 13,021.76 × 6,079.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.30x = 79,162,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,162,582.23/9,436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.16

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