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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.52, 13,196.10 and 6,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.52, 13,196.10 and 6,423.88 is: 8,862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.52 : 13,196.10 = 6,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.52/13,196.10 = 6,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.52x = 13,196.10 × 6,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.52x = 84,770,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,770,162.87/9,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.98

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