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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.66, 13,263.84 and 5,362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.66, 13,263.84 and 5,362.49 is: 7,400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.66 : 13,263.84 = 5,362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.66/13,263.84 = 5,362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.66x = 13,263.84 × 5,362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.66x = 71,127,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,127,242.52/9,611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.10

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