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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.69, 13,269.06 and 5,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.69, 13,269.06 and 5,366.48 is: 7,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.69 : 13,269.06 = 5,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.69/13,269.06 = 5,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.69x = 13,269.06 × 5,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.69x = 71,208,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,208,078.76/9,615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.40

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