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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.54, 13,001.92 and 5,648.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.54, 13,001.92 and 5,648.65 is: 7,795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.54 : 13,001.92 = 5,648.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.54/13,001.92 = 5,648.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.54x = 13,001.92 × 5,648.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.54x = 73,443,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,443,248.78/9,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.25

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