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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.94, 13,257.57 and 5,415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.94, 13,257.57 and 5,415.19 is: 7,472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.94 : 13,257.57 = 5,415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.94/13,257.57 = 5,415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.94x = 13,257.57 × 5,415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.94x = 71,792,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,792,247.65/9,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.96

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