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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.13, 13,037.37 and 6,214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.13, 13,037.37 and 6,214.61 is: 8,585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.13 : 13,037.37 = 6,214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.13/13,037.37 = 6,214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.13x = 13,037.37 × 6,214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.13x = 81,022,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,022,169.67/9,437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.46

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