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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.63, 13,282.56 and 5,647.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.63, 13,282.56 and 5,647.29 is: 7,791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.63 : 13,282.56 = 5,647.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.63/13,282.56 = 5,647.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.63x = 13,282.56 × 5,647.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.63x = 75,010,468.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,010,468.26/9,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,791.17

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