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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.89, 13,250.64 and 5,622.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.89, 13,250.64 and 5,622.22 is: 7,758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.89 : 13,250.64 = 5,622.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.89/13,250.64 = 5,622.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.89x = 13,250.64 × 5,622.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.89x = 74,498,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,498,013.22/9,601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.68

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