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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.84, 13,262.76 and 5,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.84, 13,262.76 and 5,418 is: 7,477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.84 : 13,262.76 = 5,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.84/13,262.76 = 5,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.84x = 13,262.76 × 5,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.84x = 71,857,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,857,633.68/9,609.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,477.51

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