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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.29, 13,283.72 and 5,647.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.29, 13,283.72 and 5,647.09 is: 7,792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.29 : 13,283.72 = 5,647.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.29/13,283.72 = 5,647.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.29x = 13,283.72 × 5,647.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.29x = 75,014,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,014,362.37/9,626.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,792.66

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