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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.59, 13,163.72 and 6,354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.59, 13,163.72 and 6,354.18 is: 8,771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.59 : 13,163.72 = 6,354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.59/13,163.72 = 6,354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.59x = 13,163.72 × 6,354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.59x = 83,644,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,644,614.58/9,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.83

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