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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.58, 13,187.04 and 6,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.58, 13,187.04 and 6,371.20 is: 8,795.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.58 : 13,187.04 = 6,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.58/13,187.04 = 6,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.58x = 13,187.04 × 6,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.58x = 84,017,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,017,269.25/9,552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.24

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