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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.52, 13,181.22 and 5,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.52, 13,181.22 and 5,359.50 is: 7,396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.52 : 13,181.22 = 5,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.52/13,181.22 = 5,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.52x = 13,181.22 × 5,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.52x = 70,644,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,644,748.59/9,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.18

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