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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.18, 13,206.13 and 6,217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.18, 13,206.13 and 6,217.86 is: 8,577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.18 : 13,206.13 = 6,217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.18/13,206.13 = 6,217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.18x = 13,206.13 × 6,217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.18x = 82,113,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,113,867.48/9,573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,577.49

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