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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.83, 13,273.72 and 5,844.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.83, 13,273.72 and 5,844.07 is: 8,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.83 : 13,273.72 = 5,844.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.83/13,273.72 = 5,844.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.83x = 13,273.72 × 5,844.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.83x = 77,572,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,572,548.84/9,622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.30

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