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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.97, 13,264.17 and 5,635.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.97, 13,264.17 and 5,635.43 is: 7,777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.97 : 13,264.17 = 5,635.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.97/13,264.17 = 5,635.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.97x = 13,264.17 × 5,635.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.97x = 74,749,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,749,301.54/9,610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.50

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