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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.34, 13,049.91 and 6,477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.34, 13,049.91 and 6,477.30 is: 8,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.34 : 13,049.91 = 6,477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.34/13,049.91 = 6,477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.34x = 13,049.91 × 6,477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.34x = 84,528,182.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,528,182.04/9,461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,934.06

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