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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.74, 13,275.46 and 5,428.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.74, 13,275.46 and 5,428.26 is: 7,491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.74 : 13,275.46 = 5,428.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.74/13,275.46 = 5,428.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.74x = 13,275.46 × 5,428.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.74x = 72,062,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,062,648.50/9,619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.12

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