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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.84, 13,171.14 and 5,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.84, 13,171.14 and 5,565.44 is: 7,679.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.84 : 13,171.14 = 5,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.84/13,171.14 = 5,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.84x = 13,171.14 × 5,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.84x = 73,303,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,303,189.40/9,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.88

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