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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.32, 13,269.04 and 5,423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.32, 13,269.04 and 5,423.92 is: 7,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.32 : 13,269.04 = 5,423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.32/13,269.04 = 5,423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.32x = 13,269.04 × 5,423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.32x = 71,970,211.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,970,211.44/9,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,485.73

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