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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.46, 13,149.54 and 6,173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.46, 13,149.54 and 6,173.82 is: 8,518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.46 : 13,149.54 = 6,173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.46/13,149.54 = 6,173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.46x = 13,149.54 × 6,173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.46x = 81,182,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,182,893.04/9,530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,518.26

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