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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.79, 13,171.95 and 5,295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.79, 13,171.95 and 5,295.93 is: 7,308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.79 : 13,171.95 = 5,295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.79/13,171.95 = 5,295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.79x = 13,171.95 × 5,295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.79x = 69,757,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,757,725.16/9,544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.46

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