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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,613.81, 13,267.04 and 5,364.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,613.81, 13,267.04 and 5,364.61 is: 7,403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,613.81 : 13,267.04 = 5,364.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,613.81/13,267.04 = 5,364.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,613.81x = 13,267.04 × 5,364.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,613.81x = 71,172,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,172,435.46/9,613.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.15

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