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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.98, 13,170.02 and 5,295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.98, 13,170.02 and 5,295.26 is: 7,307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.98 : 13,170.02 = 5,295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.98/13,170.02 = 5,295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.98x = 13,170.02 × 5,295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.98x = 69,738,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,738,680.11/9,543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.09

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