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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.14, 13,268.90 and 5,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.14, 13,268.90 and 5,423.40 is: 7,484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.14 : 13,268.90 = 5,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.14/13,268.90 = 5,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.14x = 13,268.90 × 5,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.14x = 71,962,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,962,552.26/9,615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,484.30

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