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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.83, 13,043.57 and 6,261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.83, 13,043.57 and 6,261.17 is: 8,639.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.83 : 13,043.57 = 6,261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.83/13,043.57 = 6,261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.83x = 13,043.57 × 6,261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.83x = 81,668,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,668,057.44/9,452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.54

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