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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.45, 13,186.49 and 5,575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.45, 13,186.49 and 5,575.73 is: 7,695.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.45 : 13,186.49 = 5,575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.45/13,186.49 = 5,575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.45x = 13,186.49 × 5,575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.45x = 73,524,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,524,214.08/9,554.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.29

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