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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.58, 13,158.45 and 6,000.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.58, 13,158.45 and 6,000.82 is: 8,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.58 : 13,158.45 = 6,000.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.58/13,158.45 = 6,000.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.58x = 13,158.45 × 6,000.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.58x = 78,961,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,961,489.93/9,534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.59

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