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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.06, 13,262.81 and 5,361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.06, 13,262.81 and 5,361.86 is: 7,399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.06 : 13,262.81 = 5,361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.06/13,262.81 = 5,361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.06x = 13,262.81 × 5,361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.06x = 71,113,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,113,336.77/9,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.12

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