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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.16, 13,155.81 and 5,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.16, 13,155.81 and 5,341.41 is: 7,371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.16 : 13,155.81 = 5,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.16/13,155.81 = 5,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.16x = 13,155.81 × 5,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.16x = 70,270,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,270,575.09/9,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.17

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