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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.88, 13,258.88 and 5,191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.88, 13,258.88 and 5,191.88 is: 7,164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.88 : 13,258.88 = 5,191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.88/13,258.88 = 5,191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.88x = 13,258.88 × 5,191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.88x = 68,838,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,838,513.89/9,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.80

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