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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.85, 13,054.33 and 6,106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.85, 13,054.33 and 6,106.73 is: 8,424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.85 : 13,054.33 = 6,106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.85/13,054.33 = 6,106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.85x = 13,054.33 × 6,106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.85x = 79,719,268.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,719,268.64/9,462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.45

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