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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.64, 13,019.04 and 6,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.64, 13,019.04 and 6,248.88 is: 8,617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.64 : 13,019.04 = 6,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.64/13,019.04 = 6,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.64x = 13,019.04 × 6,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.64x = 81,354,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,354,418.68/9,440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.47

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