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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.59, 13,166.48 and 6,356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.59, 13,166.48 and 6,356.18 is: 8,774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.59 : 13,166.48 = 6,356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.59/13,166.48 = 6,356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.59x = 13,166.48 × 6,356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.59x = 83,688,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,688,516.85/9,537.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.60

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