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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.54, 12,859.56 and 5,542.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.54, 12,859.56 and 5,542.36 is: 7,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.54 : 12,859.56 = 5,542.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.54/12,859.56 = 5,542.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.54x = 12,859.56 × 5,542.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.54x = 71,272,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,272,310.96/9,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.08

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