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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.36, 13,225.92 and 6,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.36, 13,225.92 and 6,047.40 is: 8,339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.36 : 13,225.92 = 6,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.36/13,225.92 = 6,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.36x = 13,225.92 × 6,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.36x = 79,982,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,982,428.61/9,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,339.88

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