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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.76, 13,221.36 and 6,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.76, 13,221.36 and 6,049.80 is: 8,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.76 : 13,221.36 = 6,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.76/13,221.36 = 6,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.76x = 13,221.36 × 6,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.76x = 79,986,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,986,583.73/9,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.80

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