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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.74, 13,309.52 and 5,395.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.74, 13,309.52 and 5,395.86 is: 7,446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.74 : 13,309.52 = 5,395.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.74/13,309.52 = 5,395.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.74x = 13,309.52 × 5,395.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.74x = 71,816,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,816,306.59/9,644.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.16

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