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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.02, 13,112.76 and 6,141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.02, 13,112.76 and 6,141.73 is: 8,480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.02 : 13,112.76 = 6,141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.02/13,112.76 = 6,141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.02x = 13,112.76 × 6,141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.02x = 80,535,031.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,535,031.47/9,497.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.03

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