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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.92, 13,173.33 and 5,354.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.92, 13,173.33 and 5,354.17 is: 7,388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.92 : 13,173.33 = 5,354.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.92/13,173.33 = 5,354.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.92x = 13,173.33 × 5,354.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.92x = 70,532,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,532,248.29/9,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.73

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