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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.88, 13,251.93 and 6,018.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.88, 13,251.93 and 6,018.63 is: 8,303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.88 : 13,251.93 = 6,018.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.88/13,251.93 = 6,018.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.88x = 13,251.93 × 6,018.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.88x = 79,758,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,758,463.46/9,605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.09

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