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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.92, 12,613.36 and 5,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.92, 12,613.36 and 5,553.68 is: 7,664.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.92 : 12,613.36 = 5,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.92/12,613.36 = 5,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.92x = 12,613.36 × 5,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.92x = 70,050,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,050,565.16/9,139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.24

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