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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.96, 13,170.12 and 6,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.96, 13,170.12 and 6,007.88 is: 8,288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.96 : 13,170.12 = 6,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.96/13,170.12 = 6,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.96x = 13,170.12 × 6,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.96x = 79,124,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,124,500.55/9,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.79

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