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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.82, 13,033.12 and 6,251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.82, 13,033.12 and 6,251.62 is: 8,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.82 : 13,033.12 = 6,251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.82/13,033.12 = 6,251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.82x = 13,033.12 × 6,251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.82x = 81,478,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,478,113.65/9,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.66

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