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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.26, 13,307.58 and 5,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.26, 13,307.58 and 5,451.24 is: 7,522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.26 : 13,307.58 = 5,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.26/13,307.58 = 5,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.26x = 13,307.58 × 5,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.26x = 72,542,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,542,812.40/9,643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.64

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