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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.50, 13,180.80 and 6,013.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.50, 13,180.80 and 6,013.62 is: 8,299.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.50 : 13,180.80 = 6,013.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.50/13,180.80 = 6,013.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.50x = 13,180.80 × 6,013.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.50x = 79,264,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,264,322.50/9,550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.49

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