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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.06, 13,127.31 and 5,320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.06, 13,127.31 and 5,320.50 is: 7,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.06 : 13,127.31 = 5,320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.06/13,127.31 = 5,320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.06x = 13,127.31 × 5,320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.06x = 69,843,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,843,852.86/9,513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.89

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