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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.44, 13,263.96 and 5,633.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.44, 13,263.96 and 5,633.68 is: 7,774.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.44 : 13,263.96 = 5,633.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.44/13,263.96 = 5,633.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.44x = 13,263.96 × 5,633.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.44x = 74,724,906.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,724,906.17/9,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.58

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