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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.56, 13,299.72 and 5,446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.56, 13,299.72 and 5,446.56 is: 7,516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.56 : 13,299.72 = 5,446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.56/13,299.72 = 5,446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.56x = 13,299.72 × 5,446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.56x = 72,437,722.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,437,722.96/9,637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.19

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