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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.63, 13,336.89 and 5,415.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.63, 13,336.89 and 5,415.38 is: 7,473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.63 : 13,336.89 = 5,415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.63/13,336.89 = 5,415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.63x = 13,336.89 × 5,415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.63x = 72,224,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,224,300.29/9,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.83

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