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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.16, 13,171.04 and 5,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.16, 13,171.04 and 5,567.68 is: 7,683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.16 : 13,171.04 = 5,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.16/13,171.04 = 5,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.16x = 13,171.04 × 5,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.16x = 73,332,135.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,332,135.99/9,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.46

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