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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.71, 13,263.14 and 5,632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.71, 13,263.14 and 5,632.07 is: 7,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.71 : 13,263.14 = 5,632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.71/13,263.14 = 5,632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.71x = 13,263.14 × 5,632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.71x = 74,698,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,698,932.90/9,611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.66

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