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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.60, 14,230.80 and 6,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.60, 14,230.80 and 6,002.40 is: 8,989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.60 : 14,230.80 = 6,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.60/14,230.80 = 6,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.60x = 14,230.80 × 6,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.60x = 85,418,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,418,953.92/9,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.95

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