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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.53, 13,166.96 and 5,349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.53, 13,166.96 and 5,349.51 is: 7,382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.53 : 13,166.96 = 5,349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.53/13,166.96 = 5,349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.53x = 13,166.96 × 5,349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.53x = 70,436,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,436,757.44/9,541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.12

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