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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.26, 13,258.09 and 5,358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.26, 13,258.09 and 5,358.59 is: 7,394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.26 : 13,258.09 = 5,358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.26/13,258.09 = 5,358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.26x = 13,258.09 × 5,358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.26x = 71,044,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,044,668.49/9,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.89

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