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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.73, 13,279.97 and 5,644.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.73, 13,279.97 and 5,644.93 is: 7,791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.73 : 13,279.97 = 5,644.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.73/13,279.97 = 5,644.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.73x = 13,279.97 × 5,644.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.73x = 74,964,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,964,501.05/9,621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,791.17

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