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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.56, 13,022.70 and 5,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.56, 13,022.70 and 5,187.60 is: 7,159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.56 : 13,022.70 = 5,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.56/13,022.70 = 5,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.56x = 13,022.70 × 5,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.56x = 67,556,558.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,556,558.52/9,436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.02

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