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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.44, 13,291.97 and 5,382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.44, 13,291.97 and 5,382.72 is: 7,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.44 : 13,291.97 = 5,382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.44/13,291.97 = 5,382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.44x = 13,291.97 × 5,382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.44x = 71,546,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,546,925.84/9,631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.48

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