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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.15, 13,115.50 and 6,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.15, 13,115.50 and 6,151.04 is: 8,485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.15 : 13,115.50 = 6,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.15/13,115.50 = 6,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.15x = 13,115.50 × 6,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.15x = 80,673,982.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,673,982.53/9,507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.61

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