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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.67, 13,160.60 and 5,287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.67, 13,160.60 and 5,287.72 is: 7,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.67 : 13,160.60 = 5,287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.67/13,160.60 = 5,287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.67x = 13,160.60 × 5,287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.67x = 69,589,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,589,567.83/9,536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.05

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