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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.73, 13,028.16 and 6,252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.73, 13,028.16 and 6,252.55 is: 8,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.73 : 13,028.16 = 6,252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.73/13,028.16 = 6,252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.73x = 13,028.16 × 6,252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.73x = 81,459,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,459,177.51/9,438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.31

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