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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.02, 13,312.83 and 5,398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.02, 13,312.83 and 5,398.07 is: 7,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.02 : 13,312.83 = 5,398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.02/13,312.83 = 5,398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.02x = 13,312.83 × 5,398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.02x = 71,863,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,863,588.24/9,647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.30

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