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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.39, 13,302.63 and 5,390.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.39, 13,302.63 and 5,390.34 is: 7,438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.39 : 13,302.63 = 5,390.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.39/13,302.63 = 5,390.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.39x = 13,302.63 × 5,390.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.39x = 71,705,698.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,705,698.59/9,639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,438.82

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