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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.98, 13,171.41 and 5,295.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.98, 13,171.41 and 5,295.87 is: 7,307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.98 : 13,171.41 = 5,295.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.98/13,171.41 = 5,295.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.98x = 13,171.41 × 5,295.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.98x = 69,754,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,754,075.08/9,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.93

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