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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.36, 13,299.93 and 5,656.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.36, 13,299.93 and 5,656.37 is: 7,807.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.36 : 13,299.93 = 5,656.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.36/13,299.93 = 5,656.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.36x = 13,299.93 × 5,656.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.36x = 75,229,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,229,258.55/9,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,807.63

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