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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.27, 13,195.91 and 5,313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.27, 13,195.91 and 5,313.31 is: 7,332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.27 : 13,195.91 = 5,313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.27/13,195.91 = 5,313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.27x = 13,195.91 × 5,313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.27x = 70,113,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,113,960.56/9,562.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.36

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