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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.51, 13,293.24 and 5,601.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.51, 13,293.24 and 5,601.67 is: 7,728.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.51 : 13,293.24 = 5,601.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.51/13,293.24 = 5,601.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.51x = 13,293.24 × 5,601.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.51x = 74,464,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,464,343.71/9,635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.12

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