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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.94, 13,278.34 and 5,643.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.94, 13,278.34 and 5,643.12 is: 7,787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.94 : 13,278.34 = 5,643.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.94/13,278.34 = 5,643.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.94x = 13,278.34 × 5,643.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.94x = 74,931,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,931,266.02/9,621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,787.54

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