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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.52, 13,143.38 and 6,173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.52, 13,143.38 and 6,173.64 is: 8,517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.52 : 13,143.38 = 6,173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.52/13,143.38 = 6,173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.52x = 13,143.38 × 6,173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.52x = 81,142,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,142,496.50/9,526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,517.54

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