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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.42, 13,059.59 and 6,112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.42, 13,059.59 and 6,112.45 is: 8,435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.42 : 13,059.59 = 6,112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.42/13,059.59 = 6,112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.42x = 13,059.59 × 6,112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.42x = 79,826,090.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,826,090.90/9,463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,435.23

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