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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.26, 13,253.77 and 5,355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.26, 13,253.77 and 5,355.30 is: 7,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.26 : 13,253.77 = 5,355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.26/13,253.77 = 5,355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.26x = 13,253.77 × 5,355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.26x = 70,977,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,977,914.48/9,604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.25

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