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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.98, 13,171.40 and 5,296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.98, 13,171.40 and 5,296.26 is: 7,308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.98 : 13,171.40 = 5,296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.98/13,171.40 = 5,296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.98x = 13,171.40 × 5,296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.98x = 69,759,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,759,158.96/9,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.47

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