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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.48, 13,175.76 and 6,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.48, 13,175.76 and 6,011.52 is: 8,296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.48 : 13,175.76 = 6,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.48/13,175.76 = 6,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.48x = 13,175.76 × 6,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.48x = 79,206,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,206,344.76/9,546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.92

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