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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.32, 13,085.74 and 6,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.32, 13,085.74 and 6,127.28 is: 8,453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.32 : 13,085.74 = 6,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.32/13,085.74 = 6,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.32x = 13,085.74 × 6,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.32x = 80,179,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,179,896.92/9,484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,453.94

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