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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.82, 13,031.74 and 6,250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.82, 13,031.74 and 6,250.62 is: 8,626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.82 : 13,031.74 = 6,250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.82/13,031.74 = 6,250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.82x = 13,031.74 × 6,250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.82x = 81,456,439.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,456,439.55/9,442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.28

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