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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.26, 13,257.90 and 5,415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.26, 13,257.90 and 5,415.51 is: 7,473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.26 : 13,257.90 = 5,415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.26/13,257.90 = 5,415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.26x = 13,257.90 × 5,415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.26x = 71,798,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,798,290.03/9,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.34

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