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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.34, 13,279.78 and 5,845.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.34, 13,279.78 and 5,845.22 is: 8,066.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.34 : 13,279.78 = 5,845.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.34/13,279.78 = 5,845.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.34x = 13,279.78 × 5,845.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.34x = 77,623,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,623,235.65/9,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.98

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