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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.61, 13,143.66 and 6,171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.61, 13,143.66 and 6,171.99 is: 8,515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.61 : 13,143.66 = 6,171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.61/13,143.66 = 6,171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.61x = 13,143.66 × 6,171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.61x = 81,122,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,122,538.08/9,526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,515.37

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