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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.92, 13,259.96 and 5,361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.92, 13,259.96 and 5,361.29 is: 7,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.92 : 13,259.96 = 5,361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.92/13,259.96 = 5,361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.92x = 13,259.96 × 5,361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.92x = 71,090,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,090,497.29/9,610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.85

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