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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.65, 13,274.24 and 5,843.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.65, 13,274.24 and 5,843.71 is: 8,062.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.65 : 13,274.24 = 5,843.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.65/13,274.24 = 5,843.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.65x = 13,274.24 × 5,843.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.65x = 77,570,809.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,570,809.03/9,620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.95

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