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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.65, 13,303.01 and 5,390.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.65, 13,303.01 and 5,390.89 is: 7,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.65 : 13,303.01 = 5,390.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.65/13,303.01 = 5,390.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.65x = 13,303.01 × 5,390.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.65x = 71,715,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,715,043.80/9,639.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.59

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