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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.48, 13,084.27 and 6,296.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.48, 13,084.27 and 6,296.23 is: 8,692.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.48 : 13,084.27 = 6,296.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.48/13,084.27 = 6,296.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.48x = 13,084.27 × 6,296.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.48x = 82,381,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,381,573.30/9,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.35

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