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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.56, 13,296.96 and 5,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.56, 13,296.96 and 5,657.04 is: 7,806.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.56 : 13,296.96 = 5,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.56/13,296.96 = 5,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.56x = 13,296.96 × 5,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.56x = 75,221,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,221,434.60/9,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.65

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