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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.06, 13,318.26 and 5,459.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.06, 13,318.26 and 5,459.22 is: 7,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.06 : 13,318.26 = 5,459.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.06/13,318.26 = 5,459.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.06x = 13,318.26 × 5,459.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.06x = 72,707,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,707,311.36/9,651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.61

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