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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.72, 13,164.81 and 5,347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.72, 13,164.81 and 5,347.97 is: 7,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.72 : 13,164.81 = 5,347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.72/13,164.81 = 5,347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.72x = 13,164.81 × 5,347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.72x = 70,405,002.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,405,002.51/9,539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.20

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