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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.38, 13,258.19 and 5,191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.38, 13,258.19 and 5,191.38 is: 7,164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.38 : 13,258.19 = 5,191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.38/13,258.19 = 5,191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.38x = 13,258.19 × 5,191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.38x = 68,828,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,828,302.40/9,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.11

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