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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.35, 12,602.52 and 5,595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.35, 12,602.52 and 5,595.75 is: 7,722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.35 : 12,602.52 = 5,595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.35/12,602.52 = 5,595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.35x = 12,602.52 × 5,595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.35x = 70,520,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,520,551.29/9,132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.06

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