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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.46, 13,079.88 and 6,123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.46, 13,079.88 and 6,123.06 is: 8,451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.46 : 13,079.88 = 6,123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.46/13,079.88 = 6,123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.46x = 13,079.88 × 6,123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.46x = 80,088,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,088,890.03/9,476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,451.35

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