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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.67, 13,290.18 and 5,381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.67, 13,290.18 and 5,381.83 is: 7,426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.67 : 13,290.18 = 5,381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.67/13,290.18 = 5,381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.67x = 13,290.18 × 5,381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.67x = 71,525,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,525,489.43/9,630.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.84

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