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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.69, 13,171.42 and 5,295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.69, 13,171.42 and 5,295.73 is: 7,307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.69 : 13,171.42 = 5,295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.69/13,171.42 = 5,295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.69x = 13,171.42 × 5,295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.69x = 69,752,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,752,330.20/9,544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.97

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