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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.64, 13,258.38 and 5,415.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.64, 13,258.38 and 5,415.88 is: 7,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.64 : 13,258.38 = 5,415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.64/13,258.38 = 5,415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.64x = 13,258.38 × 5,415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.64x = 71,805,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,805,795.07/9,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.82

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