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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.91, 13,170.30 and 5,566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.91, 13,170.30 and 5,566.52 is: 7,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.91 : 13,170.30 = 5,566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.91/13,170.30 = 5,566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.91x = 13,170.30 × 5,566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.91x = 73,312,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,312,750.41/9,542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.43

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