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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.66, 13,309.88 and 5,395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.66, 13,309.88 and 5,395.58 is: 7,446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.66 : 13,309.88 = 5,395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.66/13,309.88 = 5,395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.66x = 13,309.88 × 5,395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.66x = 71,814,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,814,428.80/9,644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.03

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