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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.89, 13,145.31 and 6,173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.89, 13,145.31 and 6,173.94 is: 8,518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.89 : 13,145.31 = 6,173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.89/13,145.31 = 6,173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.89x = 13,145.31 × 6,173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.89x = 81,158,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,158,355.22/9,526.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,518.87

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