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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.92, 13,152.54 and 5,556.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.92, 13,152.54 and 5,556.79 is: 7,664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.92 : 13,152.54 = 5,556.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.92/13,152.54 = 5,556.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.92x = 13,152.54 × 5,556.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.92x = 73,085,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,085,902.75/9,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.27

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