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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.48, 13,194.78 and 5,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.48, 13,194.78 and 5,369 is: 7,409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.48 : 13,194.78 = 5,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.48/13,194.78 = 5,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.48x = 13,194.78 × 5,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.48x = 70,842,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,842,773.82/9,560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,409.96

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