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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,640.07, 13,303.98 and 5,391.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,640.07, 13,303.98 and 5,391.53 is: 7,440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,640.07 : 13,303.98 = 5,391.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,640.07/13,303.98 = 5,391.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,640.07x = 13,303.98 × 5,391.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,640.07x = 71,728,784.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,728,784.93/9,640.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.69

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