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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.16, 13,186.92 and 6,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.16, 13,186.92 and 6,021.52 is: 8,307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.16 : 13,186.92 = 6,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.16/13,186.92 = 6,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.16x = 13,186.92 × 6,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.16x = 79,405,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,405,302.52/9,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.59

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