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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.36, 13,253.84 and 5,412.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.36, 13,253.84 and 5,412.61 is: 7,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.36 : 13,253.84 = 5,412.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.36/13,253.84 = 5,412.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.36x = 13,253.84 × 5,412.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.36x = 71,737,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,737,866.92/9,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.30

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