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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.39, 13,303.44 and 5,447.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.39, 13,303.44 and 5,447.91 is: 7,518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.39 : 13,303.44 = 5,447.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.39/13,303.44 = 5,447.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.39x = 13,303.44 × 5,447.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.39x = 72,475,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,475,943.81/9,639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.73

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