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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.30, 13,179.38 and 6,195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.30, 13,179.38 and 6,195.21 is: 8,547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.30 : 13,179.38 = 6,195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.30/13,179.38 = 6,195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.30x = 13,179.38 × 6,195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.30x = 81,648,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,648,995.79/9,552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.57

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