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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.32, 13,289.92 and 5,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.32, 13,289.92 and 5,651.52 is: 7,799.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.32 : 13,289.92 = 5,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.32/13,289.92 = 5,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.32x = 13,289.92 × 5,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.32x = 75,108,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,108,248.68/9,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.14

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