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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.79, 13,250.66 and 5,626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.79, 13,250.66 and 5,626.13 is: 7,760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.79 : 13,250.66 = 5,626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.79/13,250.66 = 5,626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.79x = 13,250.66 × 5,626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.79x = 74,549,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,549,841.36/9,605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,760.93

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