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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.59, 13,225.48 and 6,224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.59, 13,225.48 and 6,224.65 is: 8,591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.59 : 13,225.48 = 6,224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.59/13,225.48 = 6,224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.59x = 13,225.48 × 6,224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.59x = 82,323,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,323,935.46/9,581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.89

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