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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.74, 13,171.77 and 5,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.74, 13,171.77 and 5,295.88 is: 7,308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.74 : 13,171.77 = 5,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.74/13,171.77 = 5,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.74x = 13,171.77 × 5,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.74x = 69,756,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,756,113.31/9,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.33

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