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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.59, 13,169.25 and 5,563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.59, 13,169.25 and 5,563.44 is: 7,676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.59 : 13,169.25 = 5,563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.59/13,169.25 = 5,563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.59x = 13,169.25 × 5,563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.59x = 73,266,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,266,332.22/9,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.22

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