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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.24, 13,257.53 and 5,358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.24, 13,257.53 and 5,358.75 is: 7,394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.24 : 13,257.53 = 5,358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.24/13,257.53 = 5,358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.24x = 13,257.53 × 5,358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.24x = 71,043,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,043,695.81/9,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.81

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