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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651, 13,318.44 and 5,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651, 13,318.44 and 5,460.12 is: 7,535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651 : 13,318.44 = 5,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651/13,318.44 = 5,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651x = 13,318.44 × 5,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651x = 72,720,280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,720,280.61/9,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.00

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