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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.89, 13,311.15 and 5,398.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.89, 13,311.15 and 5,398.51 is: 7,448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.89 : 13,311.15 = 5,398.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.89/13,311.15 = 5,398.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.89x = 13,311.15 × 5,398.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.89x = 71,860,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,860,376.39/9,647.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,448.30

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