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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.89, 13,265.79 and 5,421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.89, 13,265.79 and 5,421.14 is: 7,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.89 : 13,265.79 = 5,421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.89/13,265.79 = 5,421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.89x = 13,265.79 × 5,421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.89x = 71,915,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,915,704.80/9,612.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.17

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