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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.10, 12,918.15 and 5,533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.10, 12,918.15 and 5,533.20 is: 7,634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.10 : 12,918.15 = 5,533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.10/12,918.15 = 5,533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.10x = 12,918.15 × 5,533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.10x = 71,478,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,478,642.99/9,362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,634.90

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