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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.52, 13,023.63 and 6,089.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.52, 13,023.63 and 6,089.07 is: 8,403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.52 : 13,023.63 = 6,089.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.52/13,023.63 = 6,089.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.52x = 13,023.63 × 6,089.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.52x = 79,301,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,301,794.72/9,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.71

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