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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.64, 13,179.12 and 6,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.64, 13,179.12 and 6,014.88 is: 8,296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.64 : 13,179.12 = 6,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.64/13,179.12 = 6,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.64x = 13,179.12 × 6,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.64x = 79,270,825.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,270,825.31/9,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.58

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