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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.76, 13,309.06 and 5,395.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.76, 13,309.06 and 5,395.23 is: 7,445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.76 : 13,309.06 = 5,395.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.76/13,309.06 = 5,395.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.76x = 13,309.06 × 5,395.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.76x = 71,805,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,805,439.78/9,643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.79

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