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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.42, 13,292.02 and 5,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.42, 13,292.02 and 5,383.30 is: 7,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.42 : 13,292.02 = 5,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.42/13,292.02 = 5,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.42x = 13,292.02 × 5,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.42x = 71,554,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,554,931.27/9,631.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.32

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