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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.93, 13,293.45 and 5,383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.93, 13,293.45 and 5,383.91 is: 7,429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.93 : 13,293.45 = 5,383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.93/13,293.45 = 5,383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.93x = 13,293.45 × 5,383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.93x = 71,570,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,570,771.62/9,632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.81

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