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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.38, 13,128.06 and 5,479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.38, 13,128.06 and 5,479.34 is: 7,562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.38 : 13,128.06 = 5,479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.38/13,128.06 = 5,479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.38x = 13,128.06 × 5,479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.38x = 71,933,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,933,104.28/9,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.06

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