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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.89, 13,258.91 and 5,358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.89, 13,258.91 and 5,358.85 is: 7,395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.89 : 13,258.91 = 5,358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.89/13,258.91 = 5,358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.89x = 13,258.91 × 5,358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.89x = 71,052,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,052,463.92/9,607.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.22

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