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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.40, 13,269.35 and 5,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.40, 13,269.35 and 5,366.86 is: 7,406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.40 : 13,269.35 = 5,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.40/13,269.35 = 5,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.40x = 13,269.35 × 5,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.40x = 71,214,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,214,743.74/9,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.32

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