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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.76, 13,019.10 and 6,079.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.76, 13,019.10 and 6,079.31 is: 8,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.76 : 13,019.10 = 6,079.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.76/13,019.10 = 6,079.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.76x = 13,019.10 × 6,079.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.76x = 79,147,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,147,144.82/9,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,387.11

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