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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.51, 13,161.83 and 6,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.51, 13,161.83 and 6,182.46 is: 8,530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.51 : 13,161.83 = 6,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.51/13,161.83 = 6,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.51x = 13,161.83 × 6,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.51x = 81,372,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,372,456.59/9,539.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.05

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