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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.36, 13,177.44 and 5,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.36, 13,177.44 and 5,358.24 is: 7,393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.36 : 13,177.44 = 5,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.36/13,177.44 = 5,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.36x = 13,177.44 × 5,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.36x = 70,607,886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,607,886.11/9,549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.99

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