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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.13, 13,059.25 and 6,108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.13, 13,059.25 and 6,108.09 is: 8,427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.13 : 13,059.25 = 6,108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.13/13,059.25 = 6,108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.13x = 13,059.25 × 6,108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.13x = 79,767,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,767,074.33/9,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,427.47

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