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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.64, 13,268.40 and 5,422.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.64, 13,268.40 and 5,422.89 is: 7,483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.64 : 13,268.40 = 5,422.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.64/13,268.40 = 5,422.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.64x = 13,268.40 × 5,422.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.64x = 71,953,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,953,073.68/9,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.70

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