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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.76, 13,258.92 and 5,629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.76, 13,258.92 and 5,629.52 is: 7,768.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.76 : 13,258.92 = 5,629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.76/13,258.92 = 5,629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.76x = 13,258.92 × 5,629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.76x = 74,641,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,641,355.32/9,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,768.86

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