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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.92, 13,136.94 and 6,326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.92, 13,136.94 and 6,326.62 is: 8,731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.92 : 13,136.94 = 6,326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.92/13,136.94 = 6,326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.92x = 13,136.94 × 6,326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.92x = 83,112,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,112,427.34/9,518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.29

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