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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.47, 13,277.64 and 5,372.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.47, 13,277.64 and 5,372.77 is: 7,414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.47 : 13,277.64 = 5,372.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.47/13,277.64 = 5,372.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.47x = 13,277.64 × 5,372.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.47x = 71,337,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,337,705.86/9,621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.43

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