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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.94, 13,171.77 and 5,295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.94, 13,171.77 and 5,295.98 is: 7,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.94 : 13,171.77 = 5,295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.94/13,171.77 = 5,295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.94x = 13,171.77 × 5,295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.94x = 69,757,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,757,450.17/9,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.32

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