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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.60, 13,523.40 and 5,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.60, 13,523.40 and 5,319.60 is: 7,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.60 : 13,523.40 = 5,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.60/13,523.40 = 5,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.60x = 13,523.40 × 5,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.60x = 71,939,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,939,078.64/9,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,979.40

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