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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.15, 13,169.08 and 6,185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.15, 13,169.08 and 6,185.65 is: 8,541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.15 : 13,169.08 = 6,185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.15/13,169.08 = 6,185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.15x = 13,169.08 × 6,185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.15x = 81,459,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,459,319.70/9,537.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.27

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