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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.26, 13,264.41 and 5,419.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.26, 13,264.41 and 5,419.42 is: 7,479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.26 : 13,264.41 = 5,419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.26/13,264.41 = 5,419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.26x = 13,264.41 × 5,419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.26x = 71,885,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,885,408.84/9,611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.29

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