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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.94, 13,279.72 and 5,644.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.94, 13,279.72 and 5,644.12 is: 7,788.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.94 : 13,279.72 = 5,644.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.94/13,279.72 = 5,644.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.94x = 13,279.72 × 5,644.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.94x = 74,952,333.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,952,333.25/9,622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.92

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