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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.12, 13,251.36 and 6,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.12, 13,251.36 and 6,016.60 is: 8,304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.12 : 13,251.36 = 6,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.12/13,251.36 = 6,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.12x = 13,251.36 × 6,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.12x = 79,728,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,728,132.58/9,601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.05

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