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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.59, 13,262.99 and 5,418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.59, 13,262.99 and 5,418.75 is: 7,478.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.59 : 13,262.99 = 5,418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.59/13,262.99 = 5,418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.59x = 13,262.99 × 5,418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.59x = 71,868,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,868,827.06/9,610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,478.09

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