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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.84, 13,297.29 and 5,386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.84, 13,297.29 and 5,386.64 is: 7,433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.84 : 13,297.29 = 5,386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.84/13,297.29 = 5,386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.84x = 13,297.29 × 5,386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.84x = 71,627,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,627,714.21/9,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.47

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