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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.03, 13,215.24 and 6,435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.03, 13,215.24 and 6,435.75 is: 8,873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.03 : 13,215.24 = 6,435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.03/13,215.24 = 6,435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.03x = 13,215.24 × 6,435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.03x = 85,049,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,049,980.83/9,585.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,873.21

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