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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.52, 13,152.96 and 5,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.52, 13,152.96 and 5,553.28 is: 7,663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.52 : 13,152.96 = 5,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.52/13,152.96 = 5,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.52x = 13,152.96 × 5,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.52x = 73,042,069.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,042,069.71/9,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.21

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