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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.59, 13,162.35 and 5,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.59, 13,162.35 and 5,558.44 is: 7,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.59 : 13,162.35 = 5,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.59/13,162.35 = 5,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.59x = 13,162.35 × 5,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.59x = 73,162,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,162,132.73/9,539.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.32

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