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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.74, 13,269.58 and 5,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.74, 13,269.58 and 5,367.20 is: 7,406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.74 : 13,269.58 = 5,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.74/13,269.58 = 5,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.74x = 13,269.58 × 5,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.74x = 71,220,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,220,410.01/9,615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.65

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