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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.08, 13,179.36 and 6,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.08, 13,179.36 and 6,016 is: 8,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.08 : 13,179.36 = 6,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.08/13,179.36 = 6,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.08x = 13,179.36 × 6,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.08x = 79,287,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,287,029.76/9,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.76

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