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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,593.80, 13,235.69 and 6,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,593.80, 13,235.69 and 6,007.28 is: 8,287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,593.80 : 13,235.69 = 6,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,593.80/13,235.69 = 6,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,593.80x = 13,235.69 × 6,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,593.80x = 79,510,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,510,495.82/9,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.70

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