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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560, 13,187.08 and 6,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560, 13,187.08 and 6,017.06 is: 8,299.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560 : 13,187.08 = 6,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560/13,187.08 = 6,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560x = 13,187.08 × 6,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560x = 79,347,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,347,451.58/9,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.94

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