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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.52, 13,116.02 and 6,151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.52, 13,116.02 and 6,151.42 is: 8,486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.52 : 13,116.02 = 6,151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.52/13,116.02 = 6,151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.52x = 13,116.02 × 6,151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.52x = 80,682,059.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,682,059.61/9,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.13

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