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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.76, 13,152.15 and 6,176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.76, 13,152.15 and 6,176.07 is: 8,517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.76 : 13,152.15 = 6,176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.76/13,152.15 = 6,176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.76x = 13,152.15 × 6,176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.76x = 81,228,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,228,599.05/9,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,517.42

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