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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.99, 13,171.09 and 6,190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.99, 13,171.09 and 6,190.39 is: 8,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.99 : 13,171.09 = 6,190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.99/13,171.09 = 6,190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.99x = 13,171.09 × 6,190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.99x = 81,534,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534,183.83/9,551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.83

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