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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.15, 13,267.01 and 5,422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.15, 13,267.01 and 5,422.13 is: 7,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.15 : 13,267.01 = 5,422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.15/13,267.01 = 5,422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.15x = 13,267.01 × 5,422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.15x = 71,935,400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,935,400.15/9,614.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.25

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