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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.92, 13,280.97 and 5,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.92, 13,280.97 and 5,432.14 is: 7,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.92 : 13,280.97 = 5,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.92/13,280.97 = 5,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.92x = 13,280.97 × 5,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.92x = 72,144,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,144,088.38/9,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.33

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