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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.47, 13,281.75 and 5,592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.47, 13,281.75 and 5,592.06 is: 7,717.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.47 : 13,281.75 = 5,592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.47/13,281.75 = 5,592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.47x = 13,281.75 × 5,592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.47x = 74,272,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,272,342.91/9,624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.04

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