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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.46, 13,167.84 and 5,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.46, 13,167.84 and 5,349.90 is: 7,382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.46 : 13,167.84 = 5,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.46/13,167.84 = 5,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.46x = 13,167.84 × 5,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.46x = 70,446,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,446,627.22/9,542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.44

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