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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.81, 13,182.15 and 5,360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.81, 13,182.15 and 5,360.25 is: 7,396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.81 : 13,182.15 = 5,360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.81/13,182.15 = 5,360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.81x = 13,182.15 × 5,360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.81x = 70,659,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,659,619.54/9,552.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.74

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