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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.98, 13,141.42 and 6,170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.98, 13,141.42 and 6,170.37 is: 8,513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.98 : 13,141.42 = 6,170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.98/13,141.42 = 6,170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.98x = 13,141.42 × 6,170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.98x = 81,087,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,087,423.73/9,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.13

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