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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.91, 13,292.74 and 5,440.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.91, 13,292.74 and 5,440.35 is: 7,507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.91 : 13,292.74 = 5,440.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.91/13,292.74 = 5,440.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.91x = 13,292.74 × 5,440.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.91x = 72,317,158.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,317,158.06/9,632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.30

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