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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.68, 13,291.97 and 5,596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.68, 13,291.97 and 5,596.88 is: 7,724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.68 : 13,291.97 = 5,596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.68/13,291.97 = 5,596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.68x = 13,291.97 × 5,596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.68x = 74,393,466.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,393,466.61/9,630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,724.64

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