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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607, 13,257.66 and 5,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607, 13,257.66 and 5,191 is: 7,163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607 : 13,257.66 = 5,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607/13,257.66 = 5,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607x = 13,257.66 × 5,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607x = 68,820,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,820,513.06/9,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.58

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