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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.52, 13,111.66 and 6,150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.52, 13,111.66 and 6,150.58 is: 8,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.52 : 13,111.66 = 6,150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.52/13,111.66 = 6,150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.52x = 13,111.66 × 6,150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.52x = 80,644,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,644,313.76/9,503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.73

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