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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.88, 13,291.82 and 5,383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.88, 13,291.82 and 5,383.02 is: 7,428.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.88 : 13,291.82 = 5,383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.88/13,291.82 = 5,383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.88x = 13,291.82 × 5,383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.88x = 71,550,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,550,132.90/9,631.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.47

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