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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.87, 13,292.06 and 5,383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.87, 13,292.06 and 5,383.41 is: 7,428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.87 : 13,292.06 = 5,383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.87/13,292.06 = 5,383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.87x = 13,292.06 × 5,383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.87x = 71,556,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,556,608.72/9,632.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.38

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