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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,595.06, 13,237.43 and 6,008.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,595.06, 13,237.43 and 6,008.54 is: 8,289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,595.06 : 13,237.43 = 6,008.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,595.06/13,237.43 = 6,008.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,595.06x = 13,237.43 × 6,008.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,595.06x = 79,537,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,537,531.42/9,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.43

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