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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.42, 12,821.30 and 5,513.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.42, 12,821.30 and 5,513.93 is: 7,608.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.42 : 12,821.30 = 5,513.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.42/12,821.30 = 5,513.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.42x = 12,821.30 × 5,513.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.42x = 70,695,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,695,750.71/9,291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.71

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