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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,490.49, 13,095.90 and 5,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,490.49, 13,095.90 and 5,512.44 is: 7,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,490.49 : 13,095.90 = 5,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,490.49/13,095.90 = 5,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,490.49x = 13,095.90 × 5,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,490.49x = 72,190,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,190,363.00/9,490.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.60

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