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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.57, 13,032.77 and 6,251.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.57, 13,032.77 and 6,251.31 is: 8,627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.57 : 13,032.77 = 6,251.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.57/13,032.77 = 6,251.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.57x = 13,032.77 × 6,251.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.57x = 81,471,854.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,471,854.17/9,443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.23

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