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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.50, 13,178.12 and 6,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.50, 13,178.12 and 6,010.56 is: 8,290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.50 : 13,178.12 = 6,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.50/13,178.12 = 6,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.50x = 13,178.12 × 6,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.50x = 79,207,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,207,850.89/9,553.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.98

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