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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.26, 13,186.38 and 6,202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.26, 13,186.38 and 6,202.06 is: 8,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.26 : 13,186.38 = 6,202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.26/13,186.38 = 6,202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.26x = 13,186.38 × 6,202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.26x = 81,782,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,782,719.94/9,557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,557.13

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