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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.28, 13,257.77 and 5,358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.28, 13,257.77 and 5,358.35 is: 7,394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.28 : 13,257.77 = 5,358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.28/13,257.77 = 5,358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.28x = 13,257.77 × 5,358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.28x = 71,039,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,039,778.23/9,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.37

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