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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.76, 13,181.34 and 5,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.76, 13,181.34 and 5,360.20 is: 7,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.76 : 13,181.34 = 5,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.76/13,181.34 = 5,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.76x = 13,181.34 × 5,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.76x = 70,654,618.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,654,618.67/9,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.25

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