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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.06, 13,194.51 and 6,205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.06, 13,194.51 and 6,205.26 is: 8,563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.06 : 13,194.51 = 6,205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.06/13,194.51 = 6,205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.06x = 13,194.51 × 6,205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.06x = 81,875,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,875,365.12/9,561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,563.42

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