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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.36, 13,302.42 and 5,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.36, 13,302.42 and 5,660.52 is: 7,811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.36 : 13,302.42 = 5,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.36/13,302.42 = 5,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.36x = 13,302.42 × 5,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.36x = 75,298,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,298,614.46/9,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.58

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