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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.68, 13,037.76 and 6,310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.68, 13,037.76 and 6,310.98 is: 8,710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.68 : 13,037.76 = 6,310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.68/13,037.76 = 6,310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.68x = 13,037.76 × 6,310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.68x = 82,281,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,281,042.60/9,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.97

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