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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.06, 13,168.71 and 5,350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.06, 13,168.71 and 5,350.50 is: 7,383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.06 : 13,168.71 = 5,350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.06/13,168.71 = 5,350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.06x = 13,168.71 × 5,350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.06x = 70,459,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,459,182.86/9,543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.29

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