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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,490.56, 13,095.84 and 5,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,490.56, 13,095.84 and 5,511.03 is: 7,604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,490.56 : 13,095.84 = 5,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,490.56/13,095.84 = 5,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,490.56x = 13,095.84 × 5,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,490.56x = 72,171,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,171,567.12/9,490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.56

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