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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.52, 13,299.35 and 5,388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.52, 13,299.35 and 5,388.53 is: 7,435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.52 : 13,299.35 = 5,388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.52/13,299.35 = 5,388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.52x = 13,299.35 × 5,388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.52x = 71,663,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,663,952.76/9,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.93

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