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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.98, 13,185.64 and 6,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.98, 13,185.64 and 6,017.10 is: 8,304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.98 : 13,185.64 = 6,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.98/13,185.64 = 6,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.98x = 13,185.64 × 6,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.98x = 79,339,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,339,314.44/9,553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.32

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