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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.58, 13,038.80 and 6,095.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.58, 13,038.80 and 6,095.48 is: 8,408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.58 : 13,038.80 = 6,095.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.58/13,038.80 = 6,095.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.58x = 13,038.80 × 6,095.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.58x = 79,477,694.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,477,694.67/9,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.93

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