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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.72, 13,167.36 and 6,003.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.72, 13,167.36 and 6,003.87 is: 8,286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.72 : 13,167.36 = 6,003.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.72/13,167.36 = 6,003.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.72x = 13,167.36 × 6,003.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.72x = 79,055,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,055,117.68/9,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.07

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