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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.67, 13,062.03 and 6,449.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.67, 13,062.03 and 6,449.75 is: 8,893.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.67 : 13,062.03 = 6,449.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.67/13,062.03 = 6,449.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.67x = 13,062.03 × 6,449.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.67x = 84,246,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,246,827.99/9,472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,893.67

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