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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.70, 13,309.52 and 5,452.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.70, 13,309.52 and 5,452.95 is: 7,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.70 : 13,309.52 = 5,452.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.70/13,309.52 = 5,452.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.70x = 13,309.52 × 5,452.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.70x = 72,576,169.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,576,169.73/9,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.98

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