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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.64, 13,006.24 and 5,596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.64, 13,006.24 and 5,596.68 is: 7,722.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.64 : 13,006.24 = 5,596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.64/13,006.24 = 5,596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.64x = 13,006.24 × 5,596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.64x = 72,791,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,791,763.28/9,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.74

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