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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.63, 13,159.35 and 5,556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.63, 13,159.35 and 5,556.98 is: 7,668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.63 : 13,159.35 = 5,556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.63/13,159.35 = 5,556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.63x = 13,159.35 × 5,556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.63x = 73,126,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,126,151.18/9,535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,668.73

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