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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.44, 13,160.04 and 6,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.44, 13,160.04 and 6,182.48 is: 8,525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.44 : 13,160.04 = 6,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.44/13,160.04 = 6,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.44x = 13,160.04 × 6,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.44x = 81,361,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,361,684.10/9,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.40

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