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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.48, 13,280.68 and 5,432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.48, 13,280.68 and 5,432 is: 7,496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.48 : 13,280.68 = 5,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.48/13,280.68 = 5,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.48x = 13,280.68 × 5,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.48x = 72,140,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,140,653.76/9,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.32

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