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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.52, 13,258.46 and 5,358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.52, 13,258.46 and 5,358.86 is: 7,395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.52 : 13,258.46 = 5,358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.52/13,258.46 = 5,358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.52x = 13,258.46 × 5,358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.52x = 71,050,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,050,230.96/9,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.27

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