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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.68, 13,265.24 and 5,363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.68, 13,265.24 and 5,363.87 is: 7,401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.68 : 13,265.24 = 5,363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.68/13,265.24 = 5,363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.68x = 13,265.24 × 5,363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.68x = 71,152,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,152,929.73/9,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.99

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