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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.26, 13,275.90 and 5,643.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.26, 13,275.90 and 5,643.54 is: 7,786.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.26 : 13,275.90 = 5,643.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.26/13,275.90 = 5,643.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.26x = 13,275.90 × 5,643.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.26x = 74,923,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,923,072.69/9,622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,786.43

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