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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.52, 13,054.60 and 6,231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.52, 13,054.60 and 6,231.01 is: 8,597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.52 : 13,054.60 = 6,231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.52/13,054.60 = 6,231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.52x = 13,054.60 × 6,231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.52x = 81,343,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,343,246.72/9,461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,597.27

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