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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.14, 13,179.69 and 7,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.14, 13,179.69 and 7,041.24 is: 9,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.14 : 13,179.69 = 7,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.14/13,179.69 = 7,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.14x = 13,179.69 × 7,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.14x = 92,801,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,801,360.42/9,553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.23

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