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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.34, 13,292.46 and 5,383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.34, 13,292.46 and 5,383.13 is: 7,428.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.34 : 13,292.46 = 5,383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.34/13,292.46 = 5,383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.34x = 13,292.46 × 5,383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.34x = 71,554,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,554,973.74/9,632.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.62

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