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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.47, 13,164.84 and 6,355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.47, 13,164.84 and 6,355.06 is: 8,772.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.47 : 13,164.84 = 6,355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.47/13,164.84 = 6,355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.47x = 13,164.84 × 6,355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.47x = 83,663,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,663,315.18/9,536.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.99

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