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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.69, 13,280.73 and 5,207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.69, 13,280.73 and 5,207.69 is: 7,186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.69 : 13,280.73 = 5,207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.69/13,280.73 = 5,207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.69x = 13,280.73 × 5,207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.69x = 69,161,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,161,885.10/9,623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.63

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