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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.09, 13,305.48 and 6,459.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.09, 13,305.48 and 6,459.38 is: 8,908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.09 : 13,305.48 = 6,459.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.09/13,305.48 = 6,459.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.09x = 13,305.48 × 6,459.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.09x = 85,945,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,945,060.65/9,647.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,908.91

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