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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.63, 13,174.41 and 5,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.63, 13,174.41 and 5,354.88 is: 7,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.63 : 13,174.41 = 5,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.63/13,174.41 = 5,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.63x = 13,174.41 × 5,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.63x = 70,547,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,547,384.62/9,546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.77

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