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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.90, 13,299.66 and 5,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.90, 13,299.66 and 5,445.88 is: 7,514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.90 : 13,299.66 = 5,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.90/13,299.66 = 5,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.90x = 13,299.66 × 5,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.90x = 72,428,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,428,352.40/9,637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.95

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