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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.88, 13,160.25 and 5,557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.88, 13,160.25 and 5,557.70 is: 7,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.88 : 13,160.25 = 5,557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.88/13,160.25 = 5,557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.88x = 13,160.25 × 5,557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.88x = 73,140,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,140,655.62/9,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.05

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