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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.67, 13,064.79 and 6,451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.67, 13,064.79 and 6,451.75 is: 8,896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.67 : 13,064.79 = 6,451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.67/13,064.79 = 6,451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.67x = 13,064.79 × 6,451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.67x = 84,290,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,290,758.88/9,474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,896.43

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