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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.56, 13,296.25 and 5,386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.56, 13,296.25 and 5,386.30 is: 7,432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.56 : 13,296.25 = 5,386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.56/13,296.25 = 5,386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.56x = 13,296.25 × 5,386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.56x = 71,617,564.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,617,564.87/9,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.63

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