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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.98, 13,186.10 and 5,305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.98, 13,186.10 and 5,305.94 is: 7,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.98 : 13,186.10 = 5,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.98/13,186.10 = 5,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.98x = 13,186.10 × 5,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.98x = 69,964,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,964,655.43/9,554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.32

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