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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.63, 13,173.85 and 6,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.63, 13,173.85 and 6,362.92 is: 8,776.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.63 : 13,173.85 = 6,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.63/13,173.85 = 6,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.63x = 13,173.85 × 6,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.63x = 83,824,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,824,153.64/9,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,776.82

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