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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.88, 13,069.95 and 6,115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.88, 13,069.95 and 6,115.84 is: 8,438.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.88 : 13,069.95 = 6,115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.88/13,069.95 = 6,115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.88x = 13,069.95 × 6,115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.88x = 79,933,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,933,723.01/9,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.16

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