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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.08, 13,223.51 and 6,046.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.08, 13,223.51 and 6,046.22 is: 8,341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.08 : 13,223.51 = 6,046.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.08/13,223.51 = 6,046.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.08x = 13,223.51 × 6,046.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.08x = 79,952,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,952,253.46/9,585.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.33

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