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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.92, 13,282.17 and 5,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.92, 13,282.17 and 5,847.70 is: 8,070.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.92 : 13,282.17 = 5,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.92/13,282.17 = 5,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.92x = 13,282.17 × 5,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.92x = 77,670,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,670,145.51/9,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.53

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