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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.97, 13,032.54 and 6,459.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.97, 13,032.54 and 6,459.71 is: 8,914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.97 : 13,032.54 = 6,459.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.97/13,032.54 = 6,459.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.97x = 13,032.54 × 6,459.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.97x = 84,186,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,186,363.80/9,443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,914.30

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