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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.82, 13,146.74 and 6,173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.82, 13,146.74 and 6,173.74 is: 8,516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.82 : 13,146.74 = 6,173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.82/13,146.74 = 6,173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.82x = 13,146.74 × 6,173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.82x = 81,164,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,164,554.61/9,529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,516.90

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