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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.16, 13,091.55 and 5,507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.16, 13,091.55 and 5,507.71 is: 7,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.16 : 13,091.55 = 5,507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.16/13,091.55 = 5,507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.16x = 13,091.55 × 5,507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.16x = 72,104,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,104,460.85/9,486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.02

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