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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.16, 13,270.32 and 5,635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.16, 13,270.32 and 5,635.44 is: 7,778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.16 : 13,270.32 = 5,635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.16/13,270.32 = 5,635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.16x = 13,270.32 × 5,635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.16x = 74,784,092.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,784,092.14/9,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,778.54

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