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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.59, 13,165.10 and 6,355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.59, 13,165.10 and 6,355.18 is: 8,773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.59 : 13,165.10 = 6,355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.59/13,165.10 = 6,355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.59x = 13,165.10 × 6,355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.59x = 83,666,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,666,580.22/9,536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.22

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