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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.68, 13,161.36 and 5,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.68, 13,161.36 and 5,558.96 is: 7,670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.68 : 13,161.36 = 5,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.68/13,161.36 = 5,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.68x = 13,161.36 × 5,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.68x = 73,163,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,163,473.79/9,537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.99

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