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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.26, 14,447.70 and 5,913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.26, 14,447.70 and 5,913.81 is: 8,879.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.26 : 14,447.70 = 5,913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.26/14,447.70 = 5,913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.26x = 14,447.70 × 5,913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.26x = 85,440,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,440,952.74/9,622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,879.51

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