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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.28, 13,252.94 and 5,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.28, 13,252.94 and 5,354.94 is: 7,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.28 : 13,252.94 = 5,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.28/13,252.94 = 5,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.28x = 13,252.94 × 5,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.28x = 70,968,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,968,671.75/9,604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.28

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