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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.79, 13,186.96 and 6,364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.79, 13,186.96 and 6,364.25 is: 8,786.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.79 : 13,186.96 = 6,364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.79/13,186.96 = 6,364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.79x = 13,186.96 × 6,364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.79x = 83,925,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,925,028.33/9,551.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,786.31

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