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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.96, 13,175.64 and 6,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.96, 13,175.64 and 6,011.88 is: 8,294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.96 : 13,175.64 = 6,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.96/13,175.64 = 6,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.96x = 13,175.64 × 6,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.96x = 79,210,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,210,366.60/9,549.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.31

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