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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.95, 13,257.27 and 5,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.95, 13,257.27 and 5,416.20 is: 7,473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.95 : 13,257.27 = 5,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.95/13,257.27 = 5,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.95x = 13,257.27 × 5,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.95x = 71,804,025.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,804,025.77/9,607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.40

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