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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.96, 13,092.18 and 5,510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.96, 13,092.18 and 5,510.28 is: 7,604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.96 : 13,092.18 = 5,510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.96/13,092.18 = 5,510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.96x = 13,092.18 × 5,510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.96x = 72,141,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,141,577.61/9,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.29

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