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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.04, 13,317.31 and 5,402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.04, 13,317.31 and 5,402.34 is: 7,454.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.04 : 13,317.31 = 5,402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.04/13,317.31 = 5,402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.04x = 13,317.31 × 5,402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.04x = 71,944,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,944,542.91/9,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,454.59

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