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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.15, 13,164.54 and 6,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.15, 13,164.54 and 6,351.34 is: 8,767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.15 : 13,164.54 = 6,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.15/13,164.54 = 6,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.15x = 13,164.54 × 6,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.15x = 83,612,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,612,469.48/9,536.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.95

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