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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.59, 13,283.22 and 5,647.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.59, 13,283.22 and 5,647.91 is: 7,791.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.59 : 13,283.22 = 5,647.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.59/13,283.22 = 5,647.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.59x = 13,283.22 × 5,647.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.59x = 75,022,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,022,460.55/9,628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,791.64

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