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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.40, 13,170.48 and 6,006.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.40, 13,170.48 and 6,006.42 is: 8,287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.40 : 13,170.48 = 6,006.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.40/13,170.48 = 6,006.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.40x = 13,170.48 × 6,006.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.40x = 79,107,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,107,434.48/9,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.49

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