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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.78, 13,222.18 and 6,002.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.78, 13,222.18 and 6,002.44 is: 8,276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.78 : 13,222.18 = 6,002.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.78/13,222.18 = 6,002.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.78x = 13,222.18 × 6,002.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.78x = 79,365,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,365,342.12/9,588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.90

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