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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.97, 13,277.81 and 5,430.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.97, 13,277.81 and 5,430.41 is: 7,492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.97 : 13,277.81 = 5,430.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.97/13,277.81 = 5,430.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.97x = 13,277.81 × 5,430.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.97x = 72,103,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,103,952.20/9,622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.90

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