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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,449.56, 13,041.02 and 6,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,449.56, 13,041.02 and 6,311 is: 8,709.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,449.56 : 13,041.02 = 6,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,449.56/13,041.02 = 6,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,449.56x = 13,041.02 × 6,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,449.56x = 82,301,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,301,877.22/9,449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,709.60

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