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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.94, 13,276.85 and 5,843.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.94, 13,276.85 and 5,843.13 is: 8,062.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.94 : 13,276.85 = 5,843.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.94/13,276.85 = 5,843.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.94x = 13,276.85 × 5,843.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.94x = 77,578,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,578,331.32/9,621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.65

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