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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.68, 13,309.11 and 5,394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.68, 13,309.11 and 5,394.92 is: 7,444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.68 : 13,309.11 = 5,394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.68/13,309.11 = 5,394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.68x = 13,309.11 × 5,394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.68x = 71,801,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,801,532.35/9,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.68

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