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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.08, 13,035.36 and 6,258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.08, 13,035.36 and 6,258.72 is: 8,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.08 : 13,035.36 = 6,258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.08/13,035.36 = 6,258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.08x = 13,035.36 × 6,258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.08x = 81,584,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,584,668.34/9,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.31

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