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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.64, 13,169.77 and 6,186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.64, 13,169.77 and 6,186.15 is: 8,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.64 : 13,169.77 = 6,186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.64/13,169.77 = 6,186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.64x = 13,169.77 × 6,186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.64x = 81,470,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,470,172.69/9,537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.96

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