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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.84, 13,298.76 and 5,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.84, 13,298.76 and 5,444 is: 7,513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.84 : 13,298.76 = 5,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.84/13,298.76 = 5,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.84x = 13,298.76 × 5,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.84x = 72,398,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,398,449.44/9,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.45

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