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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.96, 13,168.98 and 5,766.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.96, 13,168.98 and 5,766.12 is: 7,956.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.96 : 13,168.98 = 5,766.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.96/13,168.98 = 5,766.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.96x = 13,168.98 × 5,766.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.96x = 75,933,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,933,918.96/9,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.23

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