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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.63, 13,168.83 and 5,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.63, 13,168.83 and 5,350.88 is: 7,384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.63 : 13,168.83 = 5,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.63/13,168.83 = 5,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.63x = 13,168.83 × 5,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.63x = 70,464,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,464,763.23/9,542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,384.21

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