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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.92, 13,261.95 and 5,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.92, 13,261.95 and 5,631.20 is: 7,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.92 : 13,261.95 = 5,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.92/13,261.95 = 5,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.92x = 13,261.95 × 5,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.92x = 74,680,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,680,626.53/9,609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.21

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