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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.52, 13,022.56 and 5,187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.52, 13,022.56 and 5,187.76 is: 7,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.52 : 13,022.56 = 5,187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.52/13,022.56 = 5,187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.52x = 13,022.56 × 5,187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.52x = 67,557,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,557,882.50/9,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.20

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