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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.34, 13,281.16 and 5,846.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.34, 13,281.16 and 5,846.22 is: 8,068.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.34 : 13,281.16 = 5,846.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.34/13,281.16 = 5,846.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.34x = 13,281.16 × 5,846.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.34x = 77,644,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,644,583.22/9,623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.36

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