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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.28, 13,279.12 and 5,430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.28, 13,279.12 and 5,430.52 is: 7,494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.28 : 13,279.12 = 5,430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.28/13,279.12 = 5,430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.28x = 13,279.12 × 5,430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.28x = 72,112,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,112,526.74/9,622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.33

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