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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.70, 13,268.34 and 5,423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.70, 13,268.34 and 5,423.22 is: 7,484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.70 : 13,268.34 = 5,423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.70/13,268.34 = 5,423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.70x = 13,268.34 × 5,423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.70x = 71,957,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,957,126.85/9,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,484.07

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