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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.46, 13,256.31 and 5,358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.46, 13,256.31 and 5,358.15 is: 7,393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.46 : 13,256.31 = 5,358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.46/13,256.31 = 5,358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.46x = 13,256.31 × 5,358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.46x = 71,029,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,029,231.14/9,606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.90

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