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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.64, 13,127.64 and 5,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.64, 13,127.64 and 5,534.40 is: 7,637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.64 : 13,127.64 = 5,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.64/13,127.64 = 5,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.64x = 13,127.64 × 5,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.64x = 72,653,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,653,610.82/9,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,637.59

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