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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.62, 13,037.76 and 6,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.62, 13,037.76 and 6,313.34 is: 8,698.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.62 : 13,037.76 = 6,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.62/13,037.76 = 6,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.62x = 13,037.76 × 6,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.62x = 82,311,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,311,844.31/9,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.63

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