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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.59, 13,182.48 and 5,465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.59, 13,182.48 and 5,465.07 is: 7,540.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.59 : 13,182.48 = 5,465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.59/13,182.48 = 5,465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.59x = 13,182.48 × 5,465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.59x = 72,043,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,043,175.97/9,553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.95

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