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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.84, 13,179.24 and 6,365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.84, 13,179.24 and 6,365.52 is: 8,787.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.84 : 13,179.24 = 6,365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.84/13,179.24 = 6,365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.84x = 13,179.24 × 6,365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.84x = 83,892,715.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,892,715.80/9,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.49

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