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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.23, 13,031.24 and 6,091.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.23, 13,031.24 and 6,091.59 is: 8,401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.23 : 13,031.24 = 6,091.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.23/13,031.24 = 6,091.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.23x = 13,031.24 × 6,091.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.23x = 79,380,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,380,940.81/9,448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.67

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