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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.56, 13,036.88 and 6,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.56, 13,036.88 and 6,308 is: 8,705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.56 : 13,036.88 = 6,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.56/13,036.88 = 6,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.56x = 13,036.88 × 6,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.56x = 82,236,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,236,639.04/9,446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.46

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