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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.05, 13,280.96 and 5,846.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.05, 13,280.96 and 5,846.83 is: 8,069.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.05 : 13,280.96 = 5,846.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.05/13,280.96 = 5,846.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.05x = 13,280.96 × 5,846.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.05x = 77,651,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,651,506.06/9,623.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.32

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