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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.81, 13,167.31 and 5,767.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.81, 13,167.31 and 5,767.19 is: 7,958.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.81 : 13,167.31 = 5,767.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.81/13,167.31 = 5,767.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.81x = 13,167.31 × 5,767.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.81x = 75,938,378.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,938,378.56/9,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,958.49

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