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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.40, 13,268.91 and 5,638.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.40, 13,268.91 and 5,638.86 is: 7,782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.40 : 13,268.91 = 5,638.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.40/13,268.91 = 5,638.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.40x = 13,268.91 × 5,638.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.40x = 74,821,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,821,525.84/9,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,782.24

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