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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624, 13,281.39 and 5,845.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624, 13,281.39 and 5,845.89 is: 8,067.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624 : 13,281.39 = 5,845.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624/13,281.39 = 5,845.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624x = 13,281.39 × 5,845.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624x = 77,641,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,641,544.99/9,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.49

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