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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.98, 13,063.28 and 6,485.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.98, 13,063.28 and 6,485.67 is: 8,941.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.98 : 13,063.28 = 6,485.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.98/13,063.28 = 6,485.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.98x = 13,063.28 × 6,485.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.98x = 84,724,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,724,090.77/9,474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.88

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