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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.53, 12,913.67 and 5,579.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.53, 12,913.67 and 5,579.95 is: 7,701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.53 : 12,913.67 = 5,579.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.53/12,913.67 = 5,579.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.53x = 12,913.67 × 5,579.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.53x = 72,057,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,057,614.58/9,356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,701.32

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