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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.30, 13,157.36 and 5,502.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.30, 13,157.36 and 5,502.81 is: 7,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.30 : 13,157.36 = 5,502.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.30/13,157.36 = 5,502.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.30x = 13,157.36 × 5,502.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.30x = 72,402,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,402,452.18/9,536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.30

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