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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,608.28, 13,260.71 and 5,630.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,608.28, 13,260.71 and 5,630.97 is: 7,771.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,608.28 : 13,260.71 = 5,630.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,608.28/13,260.71 = 5,630.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,608.28x = 13,260.71 × 5,630.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,608.28x = 74,670,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,670,660.19/9,608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.49

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