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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.37, 13,062.09 and 6,738.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.37, 13,062.09 and 6,738.67 is: 9,302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.37 : 13,062.09 = 6,738.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.37/13,062.09 = 6,738.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.37x = 13,062.09 × 6,738.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.37x = 88,021,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,021,114.02/9,462.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.23

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