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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.76, 13,257.40 and 5,358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.76, 13,257.40 and 5,358.10 is: 7,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.76 : 13,257.40 = 5,358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.76/13,257.40 = 5,358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.76x = 13,257.40 × 5,358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.76x = 71,034,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,034,408.65/9,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.21

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