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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630, 13,289.40 and 5,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630, 13,289.40 and 5,214 is: 7,195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630 : 13,289.40 = 5,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630/13,289.40 = 5,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630x = 13,289.40 × 5,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630x = 69,290,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,290,931.60/9,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.32

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