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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,613.48, 13,247.94 and 6,423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,613.48, 13,247.94 and 6,423.16 is: 8,851.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,613.48 : 13,247.94 = 6,423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,613.48/13,247.94 = 6,423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,613.48x = 13,247.94 × 6,423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,613.48x = 85,093,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,093,638.29/9,613.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,851.49

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