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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.93, 13,302.05 and 5,606.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.93, 13,302.05 and 5,606.01 is: 7,737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.93 : 13,302.05 = 5,606.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.93/13,302.05 = 5,606.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.93x = 13,302.05 × 5,606.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.93x = 74,571,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,571,425.32/9,637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.29

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