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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,648.41, 13,315.05 and 5,399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,648.41, 13,315.05 and 5,399.33 is: 7,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,648.41 : 13,315.05 = 5,399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,648.41/13,315.05 = 5,399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,648.41x = 13,315.05 × 5,399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,648.41x = 71,892,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,892,282.34/9,648.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.21

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