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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.85, 13,160.33 and 5,556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.85, 13,160.33 and 5,556.25 is: 7,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.85 : 13,160.33 = 5,556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.85/13,160.33 = 5,556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.85x = 13,160.33 × 5,556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.85x = 73,122,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,122,083.56/9,533.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.73

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