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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.73, 13,091.85 and 6,254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.73, 13,091.85 and 6,254.43 is: 8,632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.73 : 13,091.85 = 6,254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.73/13,091.85 = 6,254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.73x = 13,091.85 × 6,254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.73x = 81,882,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,882,059.40/9,485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.13

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