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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,574.06, 13,207.70 and 6,042.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,574.06, 13,207.70 and 6,042.46 is: 8,335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,574.06 : 13,207.70 = 6,042.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,574.06/13,207.70 = 6,042.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,574.06x = 13,207.70 × 6,042.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,574.06x = 79,806,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,806,998.94/9,574.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.75

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