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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.20, 13,179.84 and 6,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.20, 13,179.84 and 6,015.84 is: 8,304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.20 : 13,179.84 = 6,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.20/13,179.84 = 6,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.20x = 13,179.84 × 6,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.20x = 79,287,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,287,808.67/9,547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.82

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