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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.34, 13,151.72 and 5,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.34, 13,151.72 and 5,550.52 is: 7,660.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.34 : 13,151.72 = 5,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.34/13,151.72 = 5,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.34x = 13,151.72 × 5,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.34x = 72,998,884.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,998,884.89/9,529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,660.43

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