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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,527.89, 13,146.69 and 6,174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,527.89, 13,146.69 and 6,174.94 is: 8,520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,527.89 : 13,146.69 = 6,174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,527.89/13,146.69 = 6,174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,527.89x = 13,146.69 × 6,174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,527.89x = 81,180,021.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,180,021.95/9,527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.25

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