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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.73, 13,024.71 and 6,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.73, 13,024.71 and 6,245.52 is: 8,619.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.73 : 13,024.71 = 6,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.73/13,024.71 = 6,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.73x = 13,024.71 × 6,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.73x = 81,346,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,346,086.80/9,437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.24

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