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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.43, 13,302.51 and 5,660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.43, 13,302.51 and 5,660.62 is: 7,811.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.43 : 13,302.51 = 5,660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.43/13,302.51 = 5,660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.43x = 13,302.51 × 5,660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.43x = 75,300,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,300,454.16/9,639.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.71

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