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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.88, 13,277.52 and 5,644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.88, 13,277.52 and 5,644.08 is: 7,786.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.88 : 13,277.52 = 5,644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.88/13,277.52 = 5,644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.88x = 13,277.52 × 5,644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.88x = 74,939,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,939,385.08/9,623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,786.82

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