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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.76, 13,288.61 and 5,380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.76, 13,288.61 and 5,380.76 is: 7,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.76 : 13,288.61 = 5,380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.76/13,288.61 = 5,380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.76x = 13,288.61 × 5,380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.76x = 71,502,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,502,867.82/9,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,425.20

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