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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.56, 13,511.94 and 5,600.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.56, 13,511.94 and 5,600.28 is: 7,729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.56 : 13,511.94 = 5,600.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.56/13,511.94 = 5,600.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.56x = 13,511.94 × 5,600.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.56x = 75,670,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,670,647.34/9,789.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.73

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