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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.37, 13,171.23 and 5,295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.37, 13,171.23 and 5,295.29 is: 7,307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.37 : 13,171.23 = 5,295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.37/13,171.23 = 5,295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.37x = 13,171.23 × 5,295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.37x = 69,745,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,745,416.65/9,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.50

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