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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.08, 13,177.98 and 6,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.08, 13,177.98 and 6,015 is: 8,297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.08 : 13,177.98 = 6,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.08/13,177.98 = 6,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.08x = 13,177.98 × 6,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.08x = 79,265,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,265,549.70/9,553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.38

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