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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.34, 13,279.20 and 5,430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.34, 13,279.20 and 5,430.50 is: 7,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.34 : 13,279.20 = 5,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.34/13,279.20 = 5,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.34x = 13,279.20 × 5,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.34x = 72,112,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,112,695.60/9,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.30

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