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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.34, 13,166.70 and 6,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.34, 13,166.70 and 6,188.24 is: 8,536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.34 : 13,166.70 = 6,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.34/13,166.70 = 6,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.34x = 13,166.70 × 6,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.34x = 81,478,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,478,633.77/9,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.86

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