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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.72, 13,262 and 5,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.72, 13,262 and 5,420 is: 7,479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.72 : 13,262 = 5,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.72/13,262 = 5,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.72x = 13,262 × 5,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.72x = 71,880,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,880,040/9,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.15

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