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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.08, 13,157.76 and 6,000.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.08, 13,157.76 and 6,000.32 is: 8,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.08 : 13,157.76 = 6,000.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.08/13,157.76 = 6,000.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.08x = 13,157.76 × 6,000.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.08x = 78,950,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,950,770.48/9,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.90

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