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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.46, 13,029.81 and 6,087.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.46, 13,029.81 and 6,087.38 is: 8,397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.46 : 13,029.81 = 6,087.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.46/13,029.81 = 6,087.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.46x = 13,029.81 × 6,087.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.46x = 79,317,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,317,404.80/9,445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.41

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