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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.47, 13,258.39 and 5,358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.47, 13,258.39 and 5,358.80 is: 7,395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.47 : 13,258.39 = 5,358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.47/13,258.39 = 5,358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.47x = 13,258.39 × 5,358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.47x = 71,049,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,049,060.33/9,607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.19

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