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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.31, 13,259.22 and 5,359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.31, 13,259.22 and 5,359.04 is: 7,396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.31 : 13,259.22 = 5,359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.31/13,259.22 = 5,359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.31x = 13,259.22 × 5,359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.31x = 71,056,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,056,690.35/9,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.11

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