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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.68, 13,171.55 and 5,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.68, 13,171.55 and 5,295.74 is: 7,308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.68 : 13,171.55 = 5,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.68/13,171.55 = 5,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.68x = 13,171.55 × 5,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.68x = 69,753,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,753,011.86/9,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.05

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