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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.54, 13,279.68 and 5,643.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.54, 13,279.68 and 5,643.02 is: 7,789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.54 : 13,279.68 = 5,643.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.54/13,279.68 = 5,643.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.54x = 13,279.68 × 5,643.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.54x = 74,937,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,937,499.83/9,620.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.32

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