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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.82, 13,122.27 and 5,533.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.82, 13,122.27 and 5,533.47 is: 7,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.82 : 13,122.27 = 5,533.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.82/13,122.27 = 5,533.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.82x = 13,122.27 × 5,533.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.82x = 72,611,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,611,687.38/9,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,633.03

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