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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.50, 13,196.88 and 6,026.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.50, 13,196.88 and 6,026.46 is: 8,316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.50 : 13,196.88 = 6,026.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.50/13,196.88 = 6,026.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.50x = 13,196.88 × 6,026.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.50x = 79,530,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,530,469.44/9,562.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.91

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