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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,596.06, 13,238.80 and 6,009.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,596.06, 13,238.80 and 6,009.54 is: 8,290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,596.06 : 13,238.80 = 6,009.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,596.06/13,238.80 = 6,009.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,596.06x = 13,238.80 × 6,009.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,596.06x = 79,559,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,559,098.15/9,596.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.81

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