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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.18, 13,059.22 and 5,635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.18, 13,059.22 and 5,635.67 is: 7,774.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.18 : 13,059.22 = 5,635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.18/13,059.22 = 5,635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.18x = 13,059.22 × 5,635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.18x = 73,597,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,597,478.38/9,466.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.78

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