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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.37, 13,218.89 and 6,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.37, 13,218.89 and 6,041.52 is: 8,336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.37 : 13,218.89 = 6,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.37/13,218.89 = 6,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.37x = 13,218.89 × 6,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.37x = 79,862,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,862,158.11/9,580.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.02

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