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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.34, 13,268.79 and 5,366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.34, 13,268.79 and 5,366.18 is: 7,405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.34 : 13,268.79 = 5,366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.34/13,268.79 = 5,366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.34x = 13,268.79 × 5,366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.34x = 71,202,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,202,715.52/9,615.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.12

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