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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.11, 13,276.21 and 5,844.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.11, 13,276.21 and 5,844.93 is: 8,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.11 : 13,276.21 = 5,844.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.11/13,276.21 = 5,844.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.11x = 13,276.21 × 5,844.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.11x = 77,598,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,598,488.89/9,623.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.76

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