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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.34, 13,277.96 and 5,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.34, 13,277.96 and 5,373.04 is: 7,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.34 : 13,277.96 = 5,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.34/13,277.96 = 5,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.34x = 13,277.96 × 5,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.34x = 71,342,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,342,943.81/9,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.30

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