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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.40, 13,258.28 and 5,358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.40, 13,258.28 and 5,358.32 is: 7,394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.40 : 13,258.28 = 5,358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.40/13,258.28 = 5,358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.40x = 13,258.28 × 5,358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.40x = 71,042,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,042,053.99/9,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.52

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