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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.42, 13,058.21 and 6,111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.42, 13,058.21 and 6,111.45 is: 8,433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.42 : 13,058.21 = 6,111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.42/13,058.21 = 6,111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.42x = 13,058.21 × 6,111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.42x = 79,804,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,804,612.78/9,462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,433.85

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