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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.26, 13,297.70 and 5,656.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.26, 13,297.70 and 5,656.94 is: 7,807.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.26 : 13,297.70 = 5,656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.26/13,297.70 = 5,656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.26x = 13,297.70 × 5,656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.26x = 75,224,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,224,262.75/9,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,807.19

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