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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.26, 13,169.49 and 6,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.26, 13,169.49 and 6,005.62 is: 8,288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.26 : 13,169.49 = 6,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.26/13,169.49 = 6,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.26x = 13,169.49 × 6,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.26x = 79,090,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,090,952.53/9,542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.49

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