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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.70, 13,097.52 and 5,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.70, 13,097.52 and 5,512.02 is: 7,605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.70 : 13,097.52 = 5,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.70/13,097.52 = 5,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.70x = 13,097.52 × 5,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.70x = 72,193,792.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,193,792.19/9,491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.99

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