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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.41, 13,287.11 and 5,650.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.41, 13,287.11 and 5,650.73 is: 7,795.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.41 : 13,287.11 = 5,650.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.41/13,287.11 = 5,650.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.41x = 13,287.11 × 5,650.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.41x = 75,081,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,081,826.23/9,631.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.52

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