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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.70, 13,179.84 and 6,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.70, 13,179.84 and 6,197.60 is: 8,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.70 : 13,179.84 = 6,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.70/13,179.84 = 6,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.70x = 13,179.84 × 6,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.70x = 81,683,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,683,376.38/9,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.92

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