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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.39, 13,111.50 and 6,149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.39, 13,111.50 and 6,149.40 is: 8,485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.39 : 13,111.50 = 6,149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.39/13,111.50 = 6,149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.39x = 13,111.50 × 6,149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.39x = 80,627,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,627,858.10/9,502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.01

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