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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.17, 13,298.55 and 5,388.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.17, 13,298.55 and 5,388.03 is: 7,435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.17 : 13,298.55 = 5,388.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.17/13,298.55 = 5,388.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.17x = 13,298.55 × 5,388.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.17x = 71,652,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,652,986.36/9,637.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.07

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