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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.09, 13,277.15 and 5,642.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.09, 13,277.15 and 5,642.27 is: 7,786.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.09 : 13,277.15 = 5,642.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.09/13,277.15 = 5,642.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.09x = 13,277.15 × 5,642.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.09x = 74,913,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,913,212.85/9,621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,786.35

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