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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.11, 13,043.70 and 6,058.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.11, 13,043.70 and 6,058.62 is: 8,351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.11 : 13,043.70 = 6,058.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.11/13,043.70 = 6,058.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.11x = 13,043.70 × 6,058.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.11x = 79,026,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,026,821.69/9,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,351.93

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