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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.35, 13,056.53 and 6,112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.35, 13,056.53 and 6,112.89 is: 8,436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.35 : 13,056.53 = 6,112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.35/13,056.53 = 6,112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.35x = 13,056.53 × 6,112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.35x = 79,813,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,813,101.11/9,460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.60

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