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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.84, 13,168.02 and 6,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.84, 13,168.02 and 6,007.24 is: 8,292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.84 : 13,168.02 = 6,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.84/13,168.02 = 6,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.84x = 13,168.02 × 6,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.84x = 79,103,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,103,456.46/9,538.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.78

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