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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.92, 13,187.40 and 5,364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.92, 13,187.40 and 5,364.56 is: 7,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.92 : 13,187.40 = 5,364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.92/13,187.40 = 5,364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.92x = 13,187.40 × 5,364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.92x = 70,744,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,744,598.54/9,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.22

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