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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.21, 13,258.05 and 5,358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.21, 13,258.05 and 5,358.66 is: 7,395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.21 : 13,258.05 = 5,358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.21/13,258.05 = 5,358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.21x = 13,258.05 × 5,358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.21x = 71,045,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,045,312.40/9,607.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.00

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