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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.54, 13,181.96 and 5,965.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.54, 13,181.96 and 5,965.67 is: 8,237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.54 : 13,181.96 = 5,965.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.54/13,181.96 = 5,965.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.54x = 13,181.96 × 5,965.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.54x = 78,639,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,639,127.58/9,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,237.45

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