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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.79, 13,278.57 and 5,643.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.79, 13,278.57 and 5,643.17 is: 7,787.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.79 : 13,278.57 = 5,643.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.79/13,278.57 = 5,643.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.79x = 13,278.57 × 5,643.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.79x = 74,933,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933,227.87/9,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,787.06

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