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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.63, 13,186.77 and 5,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.63, 13,186.77 and 5,363.88 is: 7,402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.63 : 13,186.77 = 5,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.63/13,186.77 = 5,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.63x = 13,186.77 × 5,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.63x = 70,732,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,732,251.87/9,555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.15

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