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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.96, 13,294.44 and 5,385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.96, 13,294.44 and 5,385.24 is: 7,431.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.96 : 13,294.44 = 5,385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.96/13,294.44 = 5,385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.96x = 13,294.44 × 5,385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.96x = 71,593,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,593,750.07/9,633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.39

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