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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.62, 13,254.48 and 5,412.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.62, 13,254.48 and 5,412.87 is: 7,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.62 : 13,254.48 = 5,412.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.62/13,254.48 = 5,412.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.62x = 13,254.48 × 5,412.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.62x = 71,744,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,744,777.16/9,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.82

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