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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,783.95, 13,504.26 and 6,008.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,783.95, 13,504.26 and 6,008.02 is: 8,292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,783.95 : 13,504.26 = 6,008.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,783.95/13,504.26 = 6,008.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,783.95x = 13,504.26 × 6,008.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,783.95x = 81,133,864.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,133,864.17/9,783.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.55

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