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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.51, 13,951.63 and 5,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.51, 13,951.63 and 5,604.52 is: 8,395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.51 : 13,951.63 = 5,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.51/13,951.63 = 5,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.51x = 13,951.63 × 5,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.51x = 78,192,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,192,189.37/9,313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.57

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