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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.74, 13,014.45 and 6,253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.74, 13,014.45 and 6,253.62 is: 8,616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.74 : 13,014.45 = 6,253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.74/13,014.45 = 6,253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.74x = 13,014.45 × 6,253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.74x = 81,387,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,387,424.81/9,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,616.31

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