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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,489.53, 13,094.66 and 5,510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,489.53, 13,094.66 and 5,510.56 is: 7,604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,489.53 : 13,094.66 = 5,510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,489.53/13,094.66 = 5,510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,489.53x = 13,094.66 × 5,510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,489.53x = 72,158,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,158,878.37/9,489.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.05

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