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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.75, 13,182.80 and 5,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.75, 13,182.80 and 5,361 is: 7,398.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.75 : 13,182.80 = 5,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.75/13,182.80 = 5,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.75x = 13,182.80 × 5,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.75x = 70,672,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,672,990.80/9,552.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.18

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