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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,487.70, 13,093.34 and 5,508.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,487.70, 13,093.34 and 5,508.57 is: 7,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,487.70 : 13,093.34 = 5,508.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,487.70/13,093.34 = 5,508.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,487.70x = 13,093.34 × 5,508.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,487.70x = 72,125,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,125,579.92/9,487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.01

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