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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.67, 12,989.89 and 5,636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.67, 12,989.89 and 5,636.74 is: 7,778.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.67 : 12,989.89 = 5,636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.67/12,989.89 = 5,636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.67x = 12,989.89 × 5,636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.67x = 73,220,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,220,614.18/9,413.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,778.12

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