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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.92, 13,298.76 and 5,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.92, 13,298.76 and 5,444.16 is: 7,513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.92 : 13,298.76 = 5,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.92/13,298.76 = 5,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.92x = 13,298.76 × 5,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.92x = 72,400,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,400,577.24/9,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.61

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