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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.71, 13,253.31 and 5,628.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.71, 13,253.31 and 5,628.05 is: 7,763.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.71 : 13,253.31 = 5,628.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.71/13,253.31 = 5,628.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.71x = 13,253.31 × 5,628.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.71x = 74,590,277.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,590,277.01/9,607.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.59

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