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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.66, 13,178.04 and 6,194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.66, 13,178.04 and 6,194.94 is: 8,543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.66 : 13,178.04 = 6,194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.66/13,178.04 = 6,194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.66x = 13,178.04 × 6,194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.66x = 81,637,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,637,167.12/9,555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,543.33

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