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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.26, 13,158.42 and 5,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.26, 13,158.42 and 5,761.56 is: 7,950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.26 : 13,158.42 = 5,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.26/13,158.42 = 5,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.26x = 13,158.42 × 5,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.26x = 75,813,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,813,026.34/9,535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.81

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