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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,650.76, 13,318.44 and 5,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,650.76, 13,318.44 and 5,459 is: 7,533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,650.76 : 13,318.44 = 5,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,650.76/13,318.44 = 5,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,650.76x = 13,318.44 × 5,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,650.76x = 72,705,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,705,363.96/9,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.64

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