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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.32, 13,170.96 and 5,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.32, 13,170.96 and 5,352.48 is: 7,386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.32 : 13,170.96 = 5,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.32/13,170.96 = 5,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.32x = 13,170.96 × 5,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.32x = 70,497,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,497,299.98/9,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,386.31

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