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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.02, 13,165.26 and 5,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.02, 13,165.26 and 5,348 is: 7,380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.02 : 13,165.26 = 5,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.02/13,165.26 = 5,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.02x = 13,165.26 × 5,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.02x = 70,407,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,407,810.48/9,540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.26

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