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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637, 13,299.08 and 5,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637, 13,299.08 and 5,445.16 is: 7,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637 : 13,299.08 = 5,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637/13,299.08 = 5,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637x = 13,299.08 × 5,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637x = 72,415,618.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,415,618.45/9,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.33

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