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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622, 13,278.36 and 5,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622, 13,278.36 and 5,206 is: 7,184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622 : 13,278.36 = 5,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622/13,278.36 = 5,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622x = 13,278.36 × 5,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622x = 69,127,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,127,142.16/9,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.28

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