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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.06, 13,261.05 and 5,629.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.06, 13,261.05 and 5,629.46 is: 7,770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.06 : 13,261.05 = 5,629.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.06/13,261.05 = 5,629.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.06x = 13,261.05 × 5,629.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.06x = 74,652,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,652,550.53/9,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,770.59

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