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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.24, 13,254.40 and 6,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.24, 13,254.40 and 6,458.44 is: 8,910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.24 : 13,254.40 = 6,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.24/13,254.40 = 6,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.24x = 13,254.40 × 6,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.24x = 85,602,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,602,747.14/9,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.23

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