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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.56, 13,029.98 and 6,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.56, 13,029.98 and 6,303 is: 8,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.56 : 13,029.98 = 6,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.56/13,029.98 = 6,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.56x = 13,029.98 × 6,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.56x = 82,127,963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,127,963.94/9,441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.56

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