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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.88, 13,167.36 and 6,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.88, 13,167.36 and 6,004.08 is: 8,284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.88 : 13,167.36 = 6,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.88/13,167.36 = 6,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.88x = 13,167.36 × 6,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.88x = 79,057,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,057,882.83/9,542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.49

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