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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.92, 13,280.79 and 5,846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.92, 13,280.79 and 5,846.70 is: 8,069.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.92 : 13,280.79 = 5,846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.92/13,280.79 = 5,846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.92x = 13,280.79 × 5,846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.92x = 77,648,833.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,648,833.73/9,622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.15

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