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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.04, 13,171.50 and 5,565.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.04, 13,171.50 and 5,565.32 is: 7,680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.04 : 13,171.50 = 5,565.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.04/13,171.50 = 5,565.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.04x = 13,171.50 × 5,565.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.04x = 73,303,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,303,612.38/9,544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,680.56

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