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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.75, 13,278.22 and 5,314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.75, 13,278.22 and 5,314.82 is: 7,334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.75 : 13,278.22 = 5,314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.75/13,278.22 = 5,314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.75x = 13,278.22 × 5,314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.75x = 70,571,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,571,349.22/9,621.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.56

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