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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.56, 13,091.96 and 5,508.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.56, 13,091.96 and 5,508.92 is: 7,602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.56 : 13,091.96 = 5,508.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.56/13,091.96 = 5,508.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.56x = 13,091.96 × 5,508.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.56x = 72,122,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,122,560.28/9,486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.60

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