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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.97, 13,101.77 and 5,515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.97, 13,101.77 and 5,515.25 is: 7,611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.97 : 13,101.77 = 5,515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.97/13,101.77 = 5,515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.97x = 13,101.77 × 5,515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.97x = 72,259,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,259,536.99/9,493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.10

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