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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.91, 13,109.42 and 6,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.91, 13,109.42 and 6,148.96 is: 8,483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.91 : 13,109.42 = 6,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.91/13,109.42 = 6,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.91x = 13,109.42 × 6,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.91x = 80,609,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,609,281.80/9,501.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.48

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