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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.67, 13,130.01 and 5,537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.67, 13,130.01 and 5,537.16 is: 7,641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.67 : 13,130.01 = 5,537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.67/13,130.01 = 5,537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.67x = 13,130.01 × 5,537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.67x = 72,702,966.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,702,966.17/9,514.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.15

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