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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.98, 13,279.50 and 5,373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.98, 13,279.50 and 5,373.90 is: 7,415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.98 : 13,279.50 = 5,373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.98/13,279.50 = 5,373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.98x = 13,279.50 × 5,373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.98x = 71,362,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,362,705.05/9,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.86

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