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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.61, 13,011.08 and 5,653.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.61, 13,011.08 and 5,653.89 is: 7,802.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.61 : 13,011.08 = 5,653.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.61/13,011.08 = 5,653.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.61x = 13,011.08 × 5,653.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.61x = 73,563,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,563,186.83/9,428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,802.12

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