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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.36, 13,159.35 and 6,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.36, 13,159.35 and 6,005.22 is: 8,285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.36 : 13,159.35 = 6,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.36/13,159.35 = 6,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.36x = 13,159.35 × 6,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.36x = 79,024,791.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,024,791.81/9,537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.81

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