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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.53, 13,159.96 and 5,287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.53, 13,159.96 and 5,287.32 is: 7,296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.53 : 13,159.96 = 5,287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.53/13,159.96 = 5,287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.53x = 13,159.96 × 5,287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.53x = 69,580,919.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,580,919.71/9,536.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,296.25

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