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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.76, 13,164.66 and 6,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.76, 13,164.66 and 6,002.12 is: 8,283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.76 : 13,164.66 = 6,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.76/13,164.66 = 6,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.76x = 13,164.66 × 6,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.76x = 79,015,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,015,869.08/9,538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.66

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