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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,532.59, 13,159.58 and 6,351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,532.59, 13,159.58 and 6,351.18 is: 8,767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,532.59 : 13,159.58 = 6,351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,532.59/13,159.58 = 6,351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,532.59x = 13,159.58 × 6,351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,532.59x = 83,578,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,578,829.55/9,532.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.69

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