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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604, 13,254.28 and 5,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604, 13,254.28 and 5,356.44 is: 7,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604 : 13,254.28 = 5,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604/13,254.28 = 5,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604x = 13,254.28 × 5,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604x = 70,995,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,995,755.56/9,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.31

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