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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.82, 13,151.22 and 5,554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.82, 13,151.22 and 5,554.50 is: 7,662.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.82 : 13,151.22 = 5,554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.82/13,151.22 = 5,554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.82x = 13,151.22 × 5,554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.82x = 73,048,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,048,451.49/9,533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.03

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