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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.88, 13,004.34 and 6,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.88, 13,004.34 and 6,246.56 is: 8,607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.88 : 13,004.34 = 6,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.88/13,004.34 = 6,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.88x = 13,004.34 × 6,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.88x = 81,232,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,232,390.07/9,436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.97

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