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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.68, 13,309.60 and 5,395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.68, 13,309.60 and 5,395.73 is: 7,446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.68 : 13,309.60 = 5,395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.68/13,309.60 = 5,395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.68x = 13,309.60 × 5,395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.68x = 71,814,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,814,934.04/9,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.07

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