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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.40, 13,160.75 and 6,348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.40, 13,160.75 and 6,348.59 is: 8,764.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.40 : 13,160.75 = 6,348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.40/13,160.75 = 6,348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.40x = 13,160.75 × 6,348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.40x = 83,552,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,552,108.30/9,533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.15

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