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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.94, 13,281.20 and 5,375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.94, 13,281.20 and 5,375.37 is: 7,418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.94 : 13,281.20 = 5,375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.94/13,281.20 = 5,375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.94x = 13,281.20 × 5,375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.94x = 71,391,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,391,364.04/9,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.10

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