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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.84, 13,166.64 and 6,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.84, 13,166.64 and 6,006.24 is: 8,291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.84 : 13,166.64 = 6,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.84/13,166.64 = 6,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.84x = 13,166.64 × 6,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.84x = 79,081,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,081,999.83/9,537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.40

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