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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.66, 13,142.35 and 6,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.66, 13,142.35 and 6,171.04 is: 8,514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.66 : 13,142.35 = 6,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.66/13,142.35 = 6,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.66x = 13,142.35 × 6,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.66x = 81,101,991.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,101,991.69/9,525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.06

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