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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.89, 13,264.41 and 5,420.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.89, 13,264.41 and 5,420.14 is: 7,479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.89 : 13,264.41 = 5,420.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.89/13,264.41 = 5,420.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.89x = 13,264.41 × 5,420.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.89x = 71,894,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,894,959.22/9,611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.79

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