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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.52, 13,023.36 and 6,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.52, 13,023.36 and 6,293.28 is: 8,684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.52 : 13,023.36 = 6,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.52/13,023.36 = 6,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.52x = 13,023.36 × 6,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.52x = 81,959,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,959,651.02/9,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.45

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