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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.62, 13,276.17 and 5,430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.62, 13,276.17 and 5,430.06 is: 7,491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.62 : 13,276.17 = 5,430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.62/13,276.17 = 5,430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.62x = 13,276.17 × 5,430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.62x = 72,090,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,090,399.67/9,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.76

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