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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.22, 13,086.08 and 6,294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.22, 13,086.08 and 6,294.68 is: 8,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.22 : 13,086.08 = 6,294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.22/13,086.08 = 6,294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.22x = 13,086.08 × 6,294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.22x = 82,372,686.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,372,686.05/9,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.98

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