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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.99, 13,160.83 and 6,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.99, 13,160.83 and 6,356.04 is: 8,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.99 : 13,160.83 = 6,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.99/13,160.83 = 6,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.99x = 13,160.83 × 6,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.99x = 83,650,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,650,746.02/9,537.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.27

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