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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.94, 13,279.60 and 5,845.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.94, 13,279.60 and 5,845.13 is: 8,065.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.94 : 13,279.60 = 5,845.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.94/13,279.60 = 5,845.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.94x = 13,279.60 × 5,845.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.94x = 77,620,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,620,988.35/9,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.41

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