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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.36, 13,302.23 and 5,390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.36, 13,302.23 and 5,390.44 is: 7,438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.36 : 13,302.23 = 5,390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.36/13,302.23 = 5,390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.36x = 13,302.23 × 5,390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.36x = 71,704,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,704,812.47/9,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,438.75

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