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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.98, 13,302.48 and 5,660.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.98, 13,302.48 and 5,660.55 is: 7,811.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.98 : 13,302.48 = 5,660.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.98/13,302.48 = 5,660.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.98x = 13,302.48 × 5,660.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.98x = 75,299,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,299,342.55/9,639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.15

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