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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.78, 13,169.04 and 5,816.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.78, 13,169.04 and 5,816.78 is: 8,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.78 : 13,169.04 = 5,816.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.78/13,169.04 = 5,816.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.78x = 13,169.04 × 5,816.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.78x = 76,601,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,601,408.49/9,542.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.16

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