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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.46, 13,034.72 and 6,299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.46, 13,034.72 and 6,299.64 is: 8,695.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.46 : 13,034.72 = 6,299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.46/13,034.72 = 6,299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.46x = 13,034.72 × 6,299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.46x = 82,114,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,114,043.50/9,443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.33

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