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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.81, 13,128.12 and 5,535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.81, 13,128.12 and 5,535.09 is: 7,637.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.81 : 13,128.12 = 5,535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.81/13,128.12 = 5,535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.81x = 13,128.12 × 5,535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.81x = 72,665,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,665,325.73/9,513.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,637.88

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