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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.03, 13,177.04 and 5,356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.03, 13,177.04 and 5,356.47 is: 7,391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.03 : 13,177.04 = 5,356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.03/13,177.04 = 5,356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.03x = 13,177.04 × 5,356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.03x = 70,582,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,582,392.67/9,549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.58

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