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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.84, 13,287.63 and 5,379.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.84, 13,287.63 and 5,379.63 is: 7,423.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.84 : 13,287.63 = 5,379.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.84/13,287.63 = 5,379.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.84x = 13,287.63 × 5,379.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.84x = 71,482,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,482,532.98/9,628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.79

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