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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.88, 13,175.68 and 5,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.88, 13,175.68 and 5,355.52 is: 7,391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.88 : 13,175.68 = 5,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.88/13,175.68 = 5,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.88x = 13,175.68 × 5,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.88x = 70,562,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,562,617.75/9,546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.17

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