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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.46, 13,264.02 and 5,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.46, 13,264.02 and 5,362.20 is: 7,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.46 : 13,264.02 = 5,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.46/13,264.02 = 5,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.46x = 13,264.02 × 5,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.46x = 71,124,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,124,328.04/9,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.95

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