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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.84, 13,187.16 and 5,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.84, 13,187.16 and 5,364 is: 7,402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.84 : 13,187.16 = 5,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.84/13,187.16 = 5,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.84x = 13,187.16 × 5,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.84x = 70,735,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,735,926.24/9,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.38

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