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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.96, 13,170.69 and 5,295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.96, 13,170.69 and 5,295.11 is: 7,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.96 : 13,170.69 = 5,295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.96/13,170.69 = 5,295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.96x = 13,170.69 × 5,295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.96x = 69,740,186.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,740,186.47/9,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.26

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