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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.07, 13,171.53 and 5,512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.07, 13,171.53 and 5,512.08 is: 7,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.07 : 13,171.53 = 5,512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.07/13,171.53 = 5,512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.07x = 13,171.53 × 5,512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.07x = 72,602,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,602,527.08/9,545.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.29

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