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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.92, 13,042.44 and 6,463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.92, 13,042.44 and 6,463.62 is: 8,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.92 : 13,042.44 = 6,463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.92/13,042.44 = 6,463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.92x = 13,042.44 × 6,463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.92x = 84,301,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301,376.03/9,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.80

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