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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.82, 13,066.94 and 6,287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.82, 13,066.94 and 6,287.99 is: 8,670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.82 : 13,066.94 = 6,287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.82/13,066.94 = 6,287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.82x = 13,066.94 × 6,287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.82x = 82,164,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,164,691.28/9,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.99

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