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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.82, 13,170.62 and 5,766.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.82, 13,170.62 and 5,766.47 is: 7,957.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.82 : 13,170.62 = 5,766.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.82/13,170.62 = 5,766.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.82x = 13,170.62 × 5,766.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.82x = 75,947,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,947,956.28/9,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,957.82

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