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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.82, 13,297.14 and 5,444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.82, 13,297.14 and 5,444.34 is: 7,513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.82 : 13,297.14 = 5,444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.82/13,297.14 = 5,444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.82x = 13,297.14 × 5,444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.82x = 72,394,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,394,151.19/9,635.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.02

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