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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.08, 13,125.20 and 5,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.08, 13,125.20 and 5,262.24 is: 7,261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.08 : 13,125.20 = 5,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.08/13,125.20 = 5,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.08x = 13,125.20 × 5,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.08x = 69,067,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,067,952.45/9,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.84

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