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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.97, 13,192.94 and 5,525.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.97, 13,192.94 and 5,525.93 is: 7,626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.97 : 13,192.94 = 5,525.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.97/13,192.94 = 5,525.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.97x = 13,192.94 × 5,525.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.97x = 72,903,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,903,235.52/9,558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.69

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