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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.46, 13,254.03 and 5,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.46, 13,254.03 and 5,355.68 is: 7,390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.46 : 13,254.03 = 5,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.46/13,254.03 = 5,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.46x = 13,254.03 × 5,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.46x = 70,984,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,984,277.12/9,604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.76

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