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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.96, 13,161.24 and 5,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.96, 13,161.24 and 5,287.76 is: 7,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.96 : 13,161.24 = 5,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.96/13,161.24 = 5,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.96x = 13,161.24 × 5,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.96x = 69,593,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,593,478.42/9,536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.24

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