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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.72, 13,133.34 and 5,533.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.72, 13,133.34 and 5,533.38 is: 7,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.72 : 13,133.34 = 5,533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.72/13,133.34 = 5,533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.72x = 13,133.34 × 5,533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.72x = 72,671,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,671,760.89/9,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.63

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