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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.86, 13,157.28 and 6,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.86, 13,157.28 and 6,003.72 is: 8,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.86 : 13,157.28 = 6,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.86/13,157.28 = 6,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.86x = 13,157.28 × 6,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.86x = 78,992,625.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,992,625.08/9,535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.74

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