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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.36, 13,126.98 and 5,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.36, 13,126.98 and 5,530.74 is: 7,633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.36 : 13,126.98 = 5,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.36/13,126.98 = 5,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.36x = 13,126.98 × 5,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.36x = 72,601,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,601,913.37/9,510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,633.98

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