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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.31, 13,151.58 and 6,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.31, 13,151.58 and 6,177.24 is: 8,521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.31 : 13,151.58 = 6,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.31/13,151.58 = 6,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.31x = 13,151.58 × 6,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.31x = 81,240,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,240,466.04/9,533.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,521.75

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