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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.82, 13,177.98 and 5,357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.82, 13,177.98 and 5,357.26 is: 7,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.82 : 13,177.98 = 5,357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.82/13,177.98 = 5,357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.82x = 13,177.98 × 5,357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.82x = 70,597,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,597,865.13/9,549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.59

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