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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.52, 13,037.16 and 6,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.52, 13,037.16 and 6,303.28 is: 8,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.52 : 13,037.16 = 6,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.52/13,037.16 = 6,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.52x = 13,037.16 × 6,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.52x = 82,176,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,176,869.88/9,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.25

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