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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.34, 13,177.60 and 5,964.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.34, 13,177.60 and 5,964.78 is: 8,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.34 : 13,177.60 = 5,964.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.34/13,177.60 = 5,964.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.34x = 13,177.60 × 5,964.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.34x = 78,601,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,601,484.93/9,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.40

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