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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.82, 13,257.10 and 5,630.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.82, 13,257.10 and 5,630.29 is: 7,770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.82 : 13,257.10 = 5,630.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.82/13,257.10 = 5,630.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.82x = 13,257.10 × 5,630.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.82x = 74,641,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,641,303.48/9,605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,770.43

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