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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.81, 13,257.40 and 5,415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.81, 13,257.40 and 5,415.06 is: 7,472.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.81 : 13,257.40 = 5,415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.81/13,257.40 = 5,415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.81x = 13,257.40 × 5,415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.81x = 71,789,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,789,616.44/9,606.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.78

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