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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.87, 13,166.36 and 5,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.87, 13,166.36 and 5,349.12 is: 7,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.87 : 13,166.36 = 5,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.87/13,166.36 = 5,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.87x = 13,166.36 × 5,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.87x = 70,428,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,428,412.86/9,540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.76

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