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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.46, 13,256.56 and 5,629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.46, 13,256.56 and 5,629.92 is: 7,769.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.46 : 13,256.56 = 5,629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.46/13,256.56 = 5,629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.46x = 13,256.56 × 5,629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.46x = 74,633,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,633,372.28/9,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.89

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