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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.16, 12,820.94 and 5,513.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.16, 12,820.94 and 5,513.67 is: 7,608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.16 : 12,820.94 = 5,513.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.16/12,820.94 = 5,513.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.16x = 12,820.94 × 5,513.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.16x = 70,690,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,690,404.68/9,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.35

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