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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.26, 13,038.58 and 6,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.26, 13,038.58 and 6,267.44 is: 8,642.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.26 : 13,038.58 = 6,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.26/13,038.58 = 6,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.26x = 13,038.58 × 6,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.26x = 81,718,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,718,517.84/9,455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.66

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