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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.89, 13,186.14 and 5,363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.89, 13,186.14 and 5,363.14 is: 7,401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.89 : 13,186.14 = 5,363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.89/13,186.14 = 5,363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.89x = 13,186.14 × 5,363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.89x = 70,719,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,719,114.88/9,554.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.35

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