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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.69, 13,263.83 and 5,635.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.69, 13,263.83 and 5,635.17 is: 7,777.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.69 : 13,263.83 = 5,635.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.69/13,263.83 = 5,635.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.69x = 13,263.83 × 5,635.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.69x = 74,743,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,743,936.90/9,610.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.17

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