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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,641.76, 13,305.88 and 5,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,641.76, 13,305.88 and 5,392.72 is: 7,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,641.76 : 13,305.88 = 5,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,641.76/13,305.88 = 5,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,641.76x = 13,305.88 × 5,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,641.76x = 71,754,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,754,885.19/9,641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.09

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