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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.91, 13,186.67 and 6,372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.91, 13,186.67 and 6,372.23 is: 8,795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.91 : 13,186.67 = 6,372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.91/13,186.67 = 6,372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.91x = 13,186.67 × 6,372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.91x = 84,028,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,028,396.38/9,553.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.19

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