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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.88, 13,152.60 and 6,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.88, 13,152.60 and 6,699.60 is: 9,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.88 : 13,152.60 = 6,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.88/13,152.60 = 6,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.88x = 13,152.60 × 6,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.88x = 88,117,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,117,158.96/9,540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.75

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