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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.68, 13,108.43 and 5,520.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.68, 13,108.43 and 5,520.15 is: 7,617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.68 : 13,108.43 = 5,520.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.68/13,108.43 = 5,520.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.68x = 13,108.43 × 5,520.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.68x = 72,360,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,360,513.66/9,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.15

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