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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.61, 13,195.02 and 5,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.61, 13,195.02 and 5,313.34 is: 7,332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.61 : 13,195.02 = 5,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.61/13,195.02 = 5,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.61x = 13,195.02 × 5,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.61x = 70,109,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,109,627.57/9,561.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.41

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