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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.46, 13,258.23 and 5,627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.46, 13,258.23 and 5,627.72 is: 7,766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.46 : 13,258.23 = 5,627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.46/13,258.23 = 5,627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.46x = 13,258.23 × 5,627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.46x = 74,613,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,613,606.14/9,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,766.22

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