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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.78, 13,269.24 and 5,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.78, 13,269.24 and 5,423.76 is: 7,484.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.78 : 13,269.24 = 5,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.78/13,269.24 = 5,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.78x = 13,269.24 × 5,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.78x = 71,969,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,969,173.14/9,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,484.49

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