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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.14, 13,257.89 and 5,358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.14, 13,257.89 and 5,358.45 is: 7,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.14 : 13,257.89 = 5,358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.14/13,257.89 = 5,358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.14x = 13,257.89 × 5,358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.14x = 71,041,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,041,713.88/9,607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.68

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