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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.45, 13,263.78 and 5,419.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.45, 13,263.78 and 5,419.70 is: 7,479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.45 : 13,263.78 = 5,419.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.45/13,263.78 = 5,419.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.45x = 13,263.78 × 5,419.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.45x = 71,885,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,885,708.47/9,611.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.17

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