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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.67, 13,173.62 and 6,353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.67, 13,173.62 and 6,353.46 is: 8,768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.67 : 13,173.62 = 6,353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.67/13,173.62 = 6,353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.67x = 13,173.62 × 6,353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.67x = 83,698,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,698,035.96/9,545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,768.17

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