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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.90, 13,091.90 and 5,510.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.90, 13,091.90 and 5,510.34 is: 7,604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.90 : 13,091.90 = 5,510.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.90/13,091.90 = 5,510.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.90x = 13,091.90 × 5,510.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.90x = 72,140,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,140,792.69/9,486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.25

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