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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.93, 13,291.47 and 5,598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.93, 13,291.47 and 5,598.13 is: 7,725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.93 : 13,291.47 = 5,598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.93/13,291.47 = 5,598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.93x = 13,291.47 × 5,598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.93x = 74,407,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,407,376.95/9,631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.07

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