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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.80, 13,010.66 and 6,292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.80, 13,010.66 and 6,292.84 is: 8,675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.80 : 13,010.66 = 6,292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.80/13,010.66 = 6,292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.80x = 13,010.66 × 6,292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.80x = 81,874,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,874,001.67/9,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.12

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