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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,595.35, 13,232.79 and 6,052.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,595.35, 13,232.79 and 6,052.41 is: 8,346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,595.35 : 13,232.79 = 6,052.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,595.35/13,232.79 = 6,052.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,595.35x = 13,232.79 × 6,052.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,595.35x = 80,090,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,090,270.52/9,595.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.78

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