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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.76, 13,168.80 and 6,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.76, 13,168.80 and 6,005.12 is: 8,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.76 : 13,168.80 = 6,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.76/13,168.80 = 6,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.76x = 13,168.80 × 6,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.76x = 79,080,224.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,080,224.26/9,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.80

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