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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.62, 13,171.30 and 5,295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.62, 13,171.30 and 5,295.66 is: 7,307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.62 : 13,171.30 = 5,295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.62/13,171.30 = 5,295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.62x = 13,171.30 × 5,295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.62x = 69,750,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,750,726.56/9,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.86

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