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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.67, 13,182.34 and 5,303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.67, 13,182.34 and 5,303.91 is: 7,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.67 : 13,182.34 = 5,303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.67/13,182.34 = 5,303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.67x = 13,182.34 × 5,303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.67x = 69,917,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,917,944.95/9,552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.20

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