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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.58, 13,182.88 and 6,368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.58, 13,182.88 and 6,368.18 is: 8,791.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.58 : 13,182.88 = 6,368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.58/13,182.88 = 6,368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.58x = 13,182.88 × 6,368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.58x = 83,950,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,950,952.76/9,549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.06

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