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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.76, 13,186.50 and 5,307.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.76, 13,186.50 and 5,307.09 is: 7,323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.76 : 13,186.50 = 5,307.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.76/13,186.50 = 5,307.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.76x = 13,186.50 × 5,307.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.76x = 69,981,942.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,981,942.29/9,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.53

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