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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.48, 13,262.12 and 5,360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.48, 13,262.12 and 5,360.56 is: 7,398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.48 : 13,262.12 = 5,360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.48/13,262.12 = 5,360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.48x = 13,262.12 × 5,360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.48x = 71,092,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,092,389.99/9,609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.15

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