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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.49, 13,055.44 and 6,323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.49, 13,055.44 and 6,323.79 is: 8,728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.49 : 13,055.44 = 6,323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.49/13,055.44 = 6,323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.49x = 13,055.44 × 6,323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.49x = 82,559,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,559,860.92/9,458.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,728.65

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