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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.73, 13,292.97 and 5,383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.73, 13,292.97 and 5,383.86 is: 7,429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.73 : 13,292.97 = 5,383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.73/13,292.97 = 5,383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.73x = 13,292.97 × 5,383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.73x = 71,567,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,567,489.46/9,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.62

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