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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.34, 13,276.78 and 5,586.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.34, 13,276.78 and 5,586.32 is: 7,708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.34 : 13,276.78 = 5,586.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.34/13,276.78 = 5,586.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.34x = 13,276.78 × 5,586.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.34x = 74,168,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,168,360.88/9,621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,708.74

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