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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,616.48, 13,269.90 and 5,367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,616.48, 13,269.90 and 5,367.22 is: 7,406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,616.48 : 13,269.90 = 5,367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,616.48/13,269.90 = 5,367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,616.48x = 13,269.90 × 5,367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,616.48x = 71,222,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,222,472.68/9,616.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.29

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