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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.95, 13,170.43 and 5,512.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.95, 13,170.43 and 5,512.26 is: 7,605.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.95 : 13,170.43 = 5,512.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.95/13,170.43 = 5,512.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.95x = 13,170.43 × 5,512.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.95x = 72,598,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,598,834.47/9,545.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.20

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