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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.24, 13,037.82 and 6,255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.24, 13,037.82 and 6,255.02 is: 8,632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.24 : 13,037.82 = 6,255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.24/13,037.82 = 6,255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.24x = 13,037.82 × 6,255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.24x = 81,551,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,551,824.86/9,447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.34

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