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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.08, 13,159.44 and 5,229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.08, 13,159.44 and 5,229.13 is: 7,216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.08 : 13,159.44 = 5,229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.08/13,159.44 = 5,229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.08x = 13,159.44 × 5,229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.08x = 68,812,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,812,422.49/9,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.01

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