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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.22, 13,163.92 and 6,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.22, 13,163.92 and 6,001.36 is: 8,282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.22 : 13,163.92 = 6,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.22/13,163.92 = 6,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.22x = 13,163.92 × 6,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.22x = 79,001,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001,422.93/9,538.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.62

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