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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.08, 13,177.62 and 6,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.08, 13,177.62 and 6,015.24 is: 8,300.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.08 : 13,177.62 = 6,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.08/13,177.62 = 6,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.08x = 13,177.62 × 6,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.08x = 79,266,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,266,546.93/9,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.09

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