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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.91, 13,120.82 and 5,475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.91, 13,120.82 and 5,475.53 is: 7,556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.91 : 13,120.82 = 5,475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.91/13,120.82 = 5,475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.91x = 13,120.82 × 5,475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.91x = 71,843,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,843,443.53/9,507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,556.18

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