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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.84, 12,753.60 and 5,515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.84, 12,753.60 and 5,515.12 is: 7,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.84 : 12,753.60 = 5,515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.84/12,753.60 = 5,515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.84x = 12,753.60 × 5,515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.84x = 70,337,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,337,634.43/9,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.78

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