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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.82, 13,173.31 and 5,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.82, 13,173.31 and 5,297.16 is: 7,310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.82 : 13,173.31 = 5,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.82/13,173.31 = 5,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.82x = 13,173.31 × 5,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.82x = 69,781,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,781,171.92/9,545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.13

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