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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.95, 13,169.05 and 5,511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.95, 13,169.05 and 5,511.25 is: 7,603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.95 : 13,169.05 = 5,511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.95/13,169.05 = 5,511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.95x = 13,169.05 × 5,511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.95x = 72,577,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,577,926.81/9,544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.80

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