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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.24, 14,438.40 and 5,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.24, 14,438.40 and 5,005.60 is: 7,511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.24 : 14,438.40 = 5,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.24/14,438.40 = 5,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.24x = 14,438.40 × 5,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.24x = 72,272,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,272,855.04/9,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.02

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