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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.28, 13,301.64 and 5,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.28, 13,301.64 and 5,911.44 is: 8,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.28 : 13,301.64 = 5,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.28/13,301.64 = 5,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.28x = 13,301.64 × 5,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.28x = 78,631,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,631,846.76/9,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.83

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