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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.93, 13,276.82 and 5,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.93, 13,276.82 and 5,371.74 is: 7,412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.93 : 13,276.82 = 5,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.93/13,276.82 = 5,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.93x = 13,276.82 × 5,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.93x = 71,319,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,319,625.07/9,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.97

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