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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552, 13,182.98 and 5,360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552, 13,182.98 and 5,360.25 is: 7,397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552 : 13,182.98 = 5,360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552/13,182.98 = 5,360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552x = 13,182.98 × 5,360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552x = 70,664,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,664,041.74/9,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.83

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