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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.21, 13,127.67 and 5,533.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.21, 13,127.67 and 5,533.05 is: 7,636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.21 : 13,127.67 = 5,533.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.21/13,127.67 = 5,533.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.21x = 13,127.67 × 5,533.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.21x = 72,636,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,636,054.49/9,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.09

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