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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.62, 13,197.80 and 5,315.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.62, 13,197.80 and 5,315.07 is: 7,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.62 : 13,197.80 = 5,315.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.62/13,197.80 = 5,315.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.62x = 13,197.80 × 5,315.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.62x = 70,147,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,147,251.36/9,563.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.80

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