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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.50, 12,911.99 and 6,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.50, 12,911.99 and 6,002.10 is: 8,283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.50 : 12,911.99 = 6,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.50/12,911.99 = 6,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.50x = 12,911.99 × 6,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.50x = 77,499,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,499,025.17/9,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.79

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