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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,638.52, 13,303.17 and 5,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,638.52, 13,303.17 and 5,660.52 is: 7,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,638.52 : 13,303.17 = 5,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,638.52/13,303.17 = 5,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,638.52x = 13,303.17 × 5,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,638.52x = 75,302,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,302,859.85/9,638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.70

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