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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.54, 13,196.09 and 5,313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.54, 13,196.09 and 5,313.35 is: 7,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.54 : 13,196.09 = 5,313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.54/13,196.09 = 5,313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.54x = 13,196.09 × 5,313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.54x = 70,115,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,115,444.80/9,562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.30

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