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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.42, 13,193.98 and 6,368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.42, 13,193.98 and 6,368.22 is: 8,788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.42 : 13,193.98 = 6,368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.42/13,193.98 = 6,368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.42x = 13,193.98 × 6,368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.42x = 84,022,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,022,167.32/9,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.54

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