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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.59, 12,991.16 and 5,636.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.59, 12,991.16 and 5,636.03 is: 7,777.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.59 : 12,991.16 = 5,636.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.59/12,991.16 = 5,636.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.59x = 12,991.16 × 5,636.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.59x = 73,218,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,218,567.49/9,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.96

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