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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.98, 13,036.41 and 6,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.98, 13,036.41 and 6,095.34 is: 8,406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.98 : 13,036.41 = 6,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.98/13,036.41 = 6,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.98x = 13,036.41 × 6,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.98x = 79,461,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,461,351.33/9,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.85

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