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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.83, 13,188.74 and 6,372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.83, 13,188.74 and 6,372.42 is: 8,796.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.83 : 13,188.74 = 6,372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.83/13,188.74 = 6,372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.83x = 13,188.74 × 6,372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.83x = 84,044,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,044,158.69/9,553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,796.91

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