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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.89, 13,293.57 and 5,441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.89, 13,293.57 and 5,441.14 is: 7,508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.89 : 13,293.57 = 5,441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.89/13,293.57 = 5,441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.89x = 13,293.57 × 5,441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.89x = 72,332,175.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,332,175.47/9,632.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.88

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