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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.26, 13,178.04 and 6,194.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.26, 13,178.04 and 6,194.21 is: 8,546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.26 : 13,178.04 = 6,194.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.26/13,178.04 = 6,194.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.26x = 13,178.04 × 6,194.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.26x = 81,627,547.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,627,547.15/9,551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,546.26

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