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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.84, 13,255.68 and 5,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.84, 13,255.68 and 5,356.68 is: 7,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.84 : 13,255.68 = 5,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.84/13,255.68 = 5,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.84x = 13,255.68 × 5,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.84x = 71,006,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,006,435.94/9,605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.01

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