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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.64, 13,277.60 and 5,644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.64, 13,277.60 and 5,644.92 is: 7,788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.64 : 13,277.60 = 5,644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.64/13,277.60 = 5,644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.64x = 13,277.60 × 5,644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.64x = 74,950,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,950,989.79/9,623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.22

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