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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.25, 13,187.43 and 6,017.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.25, 13,187.43 and 6,017.31 is: 8,300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.25 : 13,187.43 = 6,017.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.25/13,187.43 = 6,017.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.25x = 13,187.43 × 6,017.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.25x = 79,352,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,352,854.41/9,560.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.29

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