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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.62, 13,117.52 and 5,735.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.62, 13,117.52 and 5,735.02 is: 7,908.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.62 : 13,117.52 = 5,735.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.62/13,117.52 = 5,735.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.62x = 13,117.52 × 5,735.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.62x = 75,229,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,229,239.55/9,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.36

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