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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.22, 13,173.58 and 6,008.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.22, 13,173.58 and 6,008.38 is: 8,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.22 : 13,173.58 = 6,008.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.22/13,173.58 = 6,008.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.22x = 13,173.58 × 6,008.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.22x = 79,151,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,151,874.60/9,545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.30

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