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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.56, 13,158.90 and 5,286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.56, 13,158.90 and 5,286.48 is: 7,295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.56 : 13,158.90 = 5,286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.56/13,158.90 = 5,286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.56x = 13,158.90 × 5,286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.56x = 69,564,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,564,261.67/9,535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,295.25

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