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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.78, 13,109.25 and 6,148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.78, 13,109.25 and 6,148.83 is: 8,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.78 : 13,109.25 = 6,148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.78/13,109.25 = 6,148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.78x = 13,109.25 × 6,148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.78x = 80,606,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,606,597.82/9,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.32

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