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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.97, 13,117.80 and 6,155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.97, 13,117.80 and 6,155.02 is: 8,491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.97 : 13,117.80 = 6,155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.97/13,117.80 = 6,155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.97x = 13,117.80 × 6,155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.97x = 80,740,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,740,321.36/9,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.86

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