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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.03, 13,255.19 and 5,356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.03, 13,255.19 and 5,356.79 is: 7,392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.03 : 13,255.19 = 5,356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.03/13,255.19 = 5,356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.03x = 13,255.19 × 5,356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.03x = 71,005,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,005,269.24/9,605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.51

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