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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.58, 14,351.04 and 5,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.58, 14,351.04 and 5,180.94 is: 7,774.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.58 : 14,351.04 = 5,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.58/14,351.04 = 5,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.58x = 14,351.04 × 5,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.58x = 74,351,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,351,877.18/9,563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.48

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