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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.08, 13,187.56 and 6,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.08, 13,187.56 and 6,017.14 is: 8,300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.08 : 13,187.56 = 6,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.08/13,187.56 = 6,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.08x = 13,187.56 × 6,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.08x = 79,351,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,351,298.75/9,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.28

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