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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.30, 13,259.22 and 5,359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.30, 13,259.22 and 5,359.06 is: 7,396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.30 : 13,259.22 = 5,359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.30/13,259.22 = 5,359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.30x = 13,259.22 × 5,359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.30x = 71,056,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,056,955.53/9,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.14

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