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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.67, 13,260.99 and 5,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.67, 13,260.99 and 5,362.04 is: 7,397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.67 : 13,260.99 = 5,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.67/13,260.99 = 5,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.67x = 13,260.99 × 5,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.67x = 71,105,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,105,991.97/9,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.88

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