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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.99, 13,284.69 and 5,647.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.99, 13,284.69 and 5,647.38 is: 7,794.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.99 : 13,284.69 = 5,647.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.99/13,284.69 = 5,647.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.99x = 13,284.69 × 5,647.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.99x = 75,023,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,023,692.61/9,624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,794.68

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