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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.02, 13,299.41 and 5,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.02, 13,299.41 and 5,445.54 is: 7,515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.02 : 13,299.41 = 5,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.02/13,299.41 = 5,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.02x = 13,299.41 × 5,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.02x = 72,422,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,422,469.13/9,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,515.03

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