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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.94, 13,231.91 and 6,001.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.94, 13,231.91 and 6,001.67 is: 8,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.94 : 13,231.91 = 6,001.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.94/13,231.91 = 6,001.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.94x = 13,231.91 × 6,001.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.94x = 79,413,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,413,461.12/9,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.33

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