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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.74, 13,160.66 and 5,287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.74, 13,160.66 and 5,287.82 is: 7,297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.74 : 13,160.66 = 5,287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.74/13,160.66 = 5,287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.74x = 13,160.66 × 5,287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.74x = 69,591,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,591,201.16/9,536.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.17

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