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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.76, 13,161.90 and 6,000.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.76, 13,161.90 and 6,000.12 is: 8,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.76 : 13,161.90 = 6,000.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.76/13,161.90 = 6,000.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.76x = 13,161.90 × 6,000.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.76x = 78,972,979.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,972,979.43/9,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.90

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