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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.98, 13,292.17 and 5,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.98, 13,292.17 and 5,383.26 is: 7,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.98 : 13,292.17 = 5,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.98/13,292.17 = 5,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.98x = 13,292.17 × 5,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.98x = 71,555,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,555,193.62/9,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.92

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