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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.33, 13,517.87 and 5,546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.33, 13,517.87 and 5,546.33 is: 7,654.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.33 : 13,517.87 = 5,546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.33/13,517.87 = 5,546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.33x = 13,517.87 × 5,546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.33x = 74,974,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,974,567.92/9,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.11

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