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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.41, 13,301.52 and 5,390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.41, 13,301.52 and 5,390.25 is: 7,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.41 : 13,301.52 = 5,390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.41/13,301.52 = 5,390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.41x = 13,301.52 × 5,390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.41x = 71,698,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,698,448.09/9,639.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,438.06

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