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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.23, 13,253.37 and 5,355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.23, 13,253.37 and 5,355.75 is: 7,390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.23 : 13,253.37 = 5,355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.23/13,253.37 = 5,355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.23x = 13,253.37 × 5,355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.23x = 70,981,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,981,736.38/9,604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.67

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