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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.24, 13,251.66 and 6,456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.24, 13,251.66 and 6,456.44 is: 8,907.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.24 : 13,251.66 = 6,456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.24/13,251.66 = 6,456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.24x = 13,251.66 × 6,456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.24x = 85,558,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,558,547.69/9,605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,907.49

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