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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.58, 13,161.21 and 6,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.58, 13,161.21 and 6,002.82 is: 8,284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.58 : 13,161.21 = 6,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.58/13,161.21 = 6,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.58x = 13,161.21 × 6,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.58x = 79,004,374.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,004,374.61/9,536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.35

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