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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.72, 13,165.26 and 6,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.72, 13,165.26 and 6,001.88 is: 8,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.72 : 13,165.26 = 6,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.72/13,165.26 = 6,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.72x = 13,165.26 × 6,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.72x = 79,016,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,016,310.69/9,536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.48

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