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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.34, 13,295.70 and 5,443.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.34, 13,295.70 and 5,443.59 is: 7,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.34 : 13,295.70 = 5,443.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.34/13,295.70 = 5,443.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.34x = 13,295.70 × 5,443.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.34x = 72,376,339.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,376,339.56/9,635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.55

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