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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.33, 13,278.53 and 5,429.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.33, 13,278.53 and 5,429.25 is: 7,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.33 : 13,278.53 = 5,429.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.33/13,278.53 = 5,429.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.33x = 13,278.53 × 5,429.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.33x = 72,092,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,092,431.86/9,621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.98

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