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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.57, 13,124.96 and 5,262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.57, 13,124.96 and 5,262.52 is: 7,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.57 : 13,124.96 = 5,262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.57/13,124.96 = 5,262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.57x = 13,124.96 × 5,262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.57x = 69,070,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,070,364.52/9,511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.72

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