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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.38, 13,290.21 and 5,381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.38, 13,290.21 and 5,381.30 is: 7,426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.38 : 13,290.21 = 5,381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.38/13,290.21 = 5,381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.38x = 13,290.21 × 5,381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.38x = 71,518,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,518,640.30/9,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.36

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