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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.52, 13,188.96 and 5,832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.52, 13,188.96 and 5,832.64 is: 8,050.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.52 : 13,188.96 = 5,832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.52/13,188.96 = 5,832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.52x = 13,188.96 × 5,832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.52x = 76,926,455.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,926,455.65/9,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.47

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