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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.24, 13,188.10 and 5,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.24, 13,188.10 and 5,363.24 is: 7,402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.24 : 13,188.10 = 5,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.24/13,188.10 = 5,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.24x = 13,188.10 × 5,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.24x = 70,730,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,730,945.44/9,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.32

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