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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.64, 13,266.48 and 5,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.64, 13,266.48 and 5,422.32 is: 7,484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.64 : 13,266.48 = 5,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.64/13,266.48 = 5,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.64x = 13,266.48 × 5,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.64x = 71,935,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,935,099.83/9,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,484.17

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