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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.91, 13,126.48 and 5,535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.91, 13,126.48 and 5,535.72 is: 7,639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.91 : 13,126.48 = 5,535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.91/13,126.48 = 5,535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.91x = 13,126.48 × 5,535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.91x = 72,664,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,664,517.87/9,511.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,639.32

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