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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.98, 13,267.83 and 5,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.98, 13,267.83 and 5,365.72 is: 7,404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.98 : 13,267.83 = 5,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.98/13,267.83 = 5,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.98x = 13,267.83 × 5,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.98x = 71,191,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,191,460.79/9,614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.22

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