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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,903.62, 13,663.62 and 5,651.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,903.62, 13,663.62 and 5,651.63 is: 7,797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,903.62 : 13,663.62 = 5,651.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,903.62/13,663.62 = 5,651.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,903.62x = 13,663.62 × 5,651.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,903.62x = 77,221,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,221,724.70/9,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.32

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