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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.20, 13,181.22 and 6,016.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.20, 13,181.22 and 6,016.84 is: 8,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.20 : 13,181.22 = 6,016.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.20/13,181.22 = 6,016.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.20x = 13,181.22 × 6,016.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.20x = 79,309,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,309,291.74/9,548.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.20

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