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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.79, 13,034.21 and 6,085.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.79, 13,034.21 and 6,085.55 is: 8,396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.79 : 13,034.21 = 6,085.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.79/13,034.21 = 6,085.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.79x = 13,034.21 × 6,085.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.79x = 79,320,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,320,338.82/9,446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.54

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