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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.96, 13,159.45 and 5,502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.96, 13,159.45 and 5,502.76 is: 7,593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.96 : 13,159.45 = 5,502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.96/13,159.45 = 5,502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.96x = 13,159.45 × 5,502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.96x = 72,413,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,413,295.08/9,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.71

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